Joanne Liu Quotes

I think a lot of people that don't know me would say that I lead by example, which I feel like I do. But at the same time, I'm someone who's always been very up-front with people. I'm gonna get straight to the point.

If I got something to say or do to a man, I'm going to look that man in the eye and tell him what is going to happen. That's just me now.

There is a healthful hardiness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others however humble.

I'm not in people's minds. If you're mad at me, you'll have to tell me.

I think it is incredibly important to be open and accessible and treat people fairly and look them in the eye and tell them what is on your mind.

My dad would always tell me, 'When you meet a man, look him in his eye and shake his hand,' and that's just something I've been doing for a long time.

The key to high-quality communication is trust, and it's hard to trust somebody that you don't know.

Things aren't always clear at the beginning of a relationship. Be up-front. Don't play on her confusion or vulnerability. Women want and appreciate clarity.

In reality I have said very little things; I didn't point out many things to Geoffrey, I trusted very much not only his understanding of what I was doing, or what I wanted to do, in that moment.

I don't talk in ifs.

Men don't have to tiptoe around me - you can say anything and I won't get offended.

Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships.

Communication between band-mates is imperative. Communication is the key to any healthy relationship. If I need to be checked, I expect to hear it put in plain words what my faults are, and give my band-mates the ultimate consideration by shutting up and listening, then acting on the advice given. Same goes for anyone else in any band.

I feel like you have to tell people who you are, but you don't have to be disrespectful about it. But you also don't have to be a shrinking violet.

I have a strong personality, and I say what I think.

In my neighborhood, when you've got something to say to a guy, you look him in the eye and you say it to him.

I like people that are not frightened to say what they think.

I want there to be a level of respect between everybody.

It's about communication. It's about honesty. It's about treating people in the organization as deserving to know the facts. You don't try to give them half the story. You don't try to hide the story. You treat them as - as true equals, and you communicate and you communicate and communicate.

Never think you're better than anyone else, but don't let anyone treat you like you're worse than they are.

Let me get you to understand I don't bully anybody. I stand up for what I believe in and I'm very honest and I always tell the truth. I'm not a liar, I'm not manipulative and I don't stab you in your back because I will stab you in your chest.

I have more awareness of other people and, I hope, more sensitivity to their needs. I also find that I'm more direct and outspoken.

I guess I'm too outspoken.

My belief is that communication is the best way to create strong relationships.

The big things that I've learnt from my dad is that you can just say what you want to say.