Dave Clark Quotes

Most bands don't work out. A small unit democracy is very, very difficult.

One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain't nothin' can beat teamwork.

Eddie is a natural leader. Jeff and I have been very much in control of previous bands we've worked in. But the way Eddie grew into being the leader of this band was the most gradual, slow and respectful process that I've ever been involved in.

When we parted I had written everything for the group. My leaving sort of evened things out within the group.

Anytime you get nine people together, whether it's at a party or it's in the conference room of the Supreme Court, you do have to maintain some order, or it does kind of degenerate into squabbling pretty quickly.

I never liked group work in school.

The productivity of a work group seems to depend on how the group members see their own goals in relation to the goals of the organization.

Writers, actors, anybody working on an ensemble-type thing, there are going to be some creaks in the beginning. It seems like there's tremendous potential in just letting things sort of breathe a little bit. It's tremendously important.

If three come together let them pick a leader.

Over the years, from serving in the CIA to sitting on non-profit boards, I have observed first-hand what the addition of even one woman to a meeting or to a decision-making body can do. Put simply, in very many instances, group dynamics improve markedly.

The way I see it, my blood, sweat, and tears are not just for me; it's for Fifth Harmony as well. We have been blessed. Most groups have lead singers, but we don't.

To get important work done, most leaders organize people into teams. They believe that when people collaborate toward a common goal, great things can happen. Yet in reality, the whole is often much less than the sum of the parts.

I don't make an effort to advance my own profile, everything revolves around the team.

The coach will decide the best for the team, but in practice, I will try to make an effort for the good of the group above all.

On 'Sound of My Voice,' I was the first and last word, which is kind of a dictatorship. I like collectives, though.

If you're going to start a group, make sure the people you're starting it with are in sync.

To be effective, leaders must have the qualities and attitudes essential to work in a group setting.

A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group - that's teamwork.

Teamwork doesn't come naturally. It must be taught.

You're on your own out there with ten mates.

Follow me,” Myrnin said. “And do stay together. And by the way, this is the last time I go anywhere with you people. You are all insane.

A functional team must make the collective results of the group more important to each individual than individual members' goals.

You have to make every group you come in contact with better.

Building a strong team is both possible and remarkably simple. But is painfully difficult.

I prefer the band aspect of things. I feel comfortable. It feels good to look to my left and right and see three other people on stage with you that love music as much as you.