Kirk Gibson Quotes

One of my strongest assets is my ability to be calm under pressure.

Being a leader doesn't mean you are the guy who runs things.

I'm not in charge of making moves, you know. I'm in charge of coaching.

Do you think it’s wise, darling? You know you’ve got to rule this afternoon.

The duties of the ruler are like those of the helmsman of a great ship. From his lofty position, he makes slight movements with his hands, and the ship, of itself, follows his desires and moves. This is the way whereby the one may control the ten thousand and by quiescence may regulate activity.

I've always been calm, and I'm very good in a crisis.

Leaders must lead.

I've always tried to be a leader.

I'm a leader.

Serious times require strong leadership.

Somebody has to take responsibility for being a leader.

Be the chief but never the lord.

Gotta watch out for directors.

I like to be in control of things.

Always, in every human action, there are leaders.

There are times when even the best manager is like the little boy with the big dog, waiting to see where the dog wants to go so he can take him there.

Everything rises and falls on leadership.

I always liked the idea of leadership and being a captain.

In a very real way, ownership is the essence of leadership. When you are 'ridiculously in charge,' then you own whatever happens in a company, school, et cetera.

I know how to make decisions, and I know how to lead.

Being responsible, I will direct, and will be responsible for nothing that I do not direct.

There is only one way to respond to the issue of leadership and that is to lead.

Leadership doesn't amount to much unless you have followers.

I was not a presider; I was a leader.

Leadership—not salesmanship