Ray Lewis Quotes

One of the other things I think that I've been able to do in my life, is to listen well.

It's just like with people. You're going to get along better working with them - human or equine - if you ask politely rather than demand that they do things.

Anytime someone can beat the acting out of someone else, I think it's a wonderful thing.

I think you have to be respectful to the people who want to talk to you.

The single most important key to success is to be a good listener.

I'm very conscious about the way I treat people because I was never really taught to treat people in a respectful or kind way. I never really saw that role model, so for me, that made me just want to be the opposite of what I had and treat people the opposite of the way I saw other people treat other people.

Personally criticizing a member of my staff hardly seemed like the way to negotiate a deal.

I am running on the fact that I am doing a good job listening to people.

One of my strengths is connecting with the players.

You know what takes effort? Being kind, being patient, being respectful, telling someone how you feel politely instead of just avoiding them for six weeks.

In a Nutshell - Fundamental Techniques In Handling People; Principle 1 - Don't criticize, condemn or complain; Principle 2 - Give honest and sincere appreciation; Principle 3 - Arouse in the other person an eager want.

You cannot talk to people successfully if they think you are not interested in what they have to say or you have no respect for them.

People won't have time for you if you are always angry or complaining.

Never patronize a child.

You have to get along with people, but you also have to recognize that the strength of a team is different people with different perspectives and different personalities.

'The Conversation' will hopefully touch on issues that will move people to want to strengthen communication and look to each other for solutions.

Conflict is drama, and how people deal with conflict shows you the kind of people they are.

I always try to think of positive things to say about the people I portray, as it's more helpful for me.

Show interest in all people, not just those from whom you want something. Making people feel important and good about themselves is just the right thing to do.

The only way to entertain some folks is to listen to them.

I do believe that in order to be a successful negotiator that as a diplomat, you have to be able to put yourself into the other person's shoes. Unless you can understand what is motivating them, you are never going to be able to figure out how to solve a particular problem.

The ABC's are attitude, behavior and communication skills.

Sparky Anderson taught me this a long time ago: 'There's three ways you can treat a person. You can pat 'em on the butt, you can kick 'em in the butt, or you can leave 'em alone.'

In elementary school, we should teach nonviolent conflict resolution and healthy communication skills, which will help children cope with issues like rejection and sexuality later in life.

What advice do I tell my grandson? I listen to him.