Rupert Friend Quotes

When you start to work with someone, there's a negotiation that takes place involving what's going to happen when you have a difference of opinion. Most attempts at collaboration never survive the negotiation. Merely being agreeable is not enough.

When you have a conflict, that means that there are truths that have to be addressed on each side of the conflict. And when you have a conflict, then it's an educational process to try to resolve the conflict. And to resolve that, you have to get people on both sides of the conflict involved so that they can dialogue.

What I do know from my life is the phenomenon of saying, 'This is too small a thing to argue about', but then nevertheless finding oneself in that argument.

Failing to engage in conflict is a terrible decision, one that puts our temporary comfort and the avoidance of discomfort ahead of the ultimate goal of our organization.

Negotiation is empathy. It's almost trite to say that if you can't put yourself in the seat of the other person you're speaking with, you're not going to do well. It's not about being a bully, not about making offers people can't refuse.

If you didn't like somebody, you just let 'em know it, and hopefully that would square 'em away. Not only would they critique me, get on my case, but basically it was that kind of relationship. It was always a learning, team-building relationship.

If two guys want to go see each other, let them be in the middle, let them throw some punches, then break it up.

You need to be able to agree from time to time if we're going to get anywhere. Once you have started a civil dialogue, it's a much smoother road to compromise. The key thing to remember is it's a daily practice.

When neighbours interact with each other, it is only natural that sometimes they will run into problems of some kind or another. As long as they respect each other, properly manage differences, and pursue mutual benefits, there will be harmonious sound instead of jarring noises.

There should be an honest attempt at the reconciliation of differences before resorting to combat.

My brother and I have too good a relationship to spoil it by working together.

During a negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leave personalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities more objectively.

When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.

I've grown up a little bit. I understand the importance of the negotiation. It is a collective act.

Businesses that run well are almost like marriages. Everything has to be up for discussion, or there will be real problems.

I try to avoid conflict. I don't want people to be unhappy.

Conflict cannot survive without your participation.

Working with my husband, I thought we would be at each other. As close as we are, our styles are so different. But it didn't happen - we were surprised.

Relationships are negotiated and if you deal with ultimatums and authority all the time, then you're not going to get anywhere.

I'm not looking for a battle with anybody, neither the council nor our labor partners.

You have to pick your battles on set.

My first choice was to work it out with Larry Brown. I needed Larry and I gave him 50 million bucks. This is a situation that I'm in and I'll handle it and I'll make it work.

You cannot work with men who won't work with you.

Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.

Talk is over-rated as a means of settling disputes.