Phoebe Robinson Quotes

CEOs make hard decisions; sometimes, the least worst is the right one.

I have no delusions about my likability in every scenario. I know that in order to get things done the way you want them, oftentimes your position will be unpopular.

'No' is a dynamic that you've got to master before you can ever master 'yes.'

Sometimes, you have to take a stand; you cannot make everyone happy.

Even if there's controversy, I'm going to make the decision, and people are going to be happy in one instance and unhappy in the next. But that's the job I've been given and the job I'm going to embrace.

To govern is always to choose among disadvantages.

I have been accused of never saying no.

Genuine tragedies in the world are not conflicts between right and wrong. They are conflicts between two rights.

You know, I think when you coach or you manage, you make decisions, and there's some that are really, really tough.

My position does not give me the liberty to exclude anything, but my mood tells me there will not be violence.

I like tough relationships. I think relationships with conflict are good for you - you learn. But you can't listen too much. I have a strong point of view, and it's important that I fight for my ideas.

I think most people are not willing to make the tough choices.

You know, you pick and choose your battles.

I worked with a group of people who argued day and night - professors, officials, the Minister of Finance - but there were decisions that I had to make.

In any leadership position, you're always going to be disappointing somebody.

Don't necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.

You are going to make choices and decisions that sometimes aren't going to always work in your favor and they are going to upset some other people.

In this job, you're going to make decisions. You'll say things that some people are going to love them, some people are going to hate them. It's just part of the job.

I understand everybody in this country doesn't agree with the decisions I've made. And I made some tough decisions. But people know where I stand.

I bring values, resiliency, a thick skin, and I'm not afraid to be confrontational. I don't remember anyone before bringing that to the table.

If a President doesn't make enemies, he just won't be a very good President, that's all.

Principles and rules are binding, but when they come into conflict they must be balanced.

When you're President you have to make a lot of tough decisions. You have to keep lining them up and making them.

I started to fight with the men. I raised my voice, and they started listening to me.

It is impossible for a Minister to please the many without displeasing the few