Kristaps Porzingis Quotes

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 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.

It's never been difficult for me to say no. I have never given excuses like I don't have dates. I have never over-quoted to avoid a project. I simply say that while the script might be good, I can't connect with it. My strategy is that while I wouldn't want anyone to waste my time, I shouldn't be doing that, either, with others.

In order that all men may be taught to speak the truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it.

I've always been very aware of what I'm saying, but I'm also aware of what you're saying. I always want to make sure that my point is clear.

The first ingredient in conversation is truth, the next good sense, the third good humor, and the fourth wit.

The way you build trust with your team is around super-clear communication in that instant when they say, 'I will be sad if you don't do X.' You have to say, 'We're not going to do X, and here's why, and believe me, you'll be much sadder later if I let you go do it and you spend a bunch of time on it and nothing ever happens.'

Leaders cannot work in a vacuum. They may take on larger, seemingly more important roles in an organization, but this does not exclude them from asking for and using feedback. In fact, a leader arguably needs feedback more so than anyone else. It's what helps a leader respond appropriately to events in pursuit of successful outcomes.

A speaker said that this was a time when leaders should keep their ears to the ground. All I can say is that the British nation will find it very hard to look up to leaders who are detected in that somewhat ungainly posture.

It takes two to speak the truth: one to speak, and another to hear.

I am running on the fact that I am doing a good job listening to people.

One of the best ways to see how critical being present is to effective leadership is to notice what being absent, distracted, hiding something, and/or agenda-driven does to people's ability to trust, respect, and have confidence in you.

When I speak, the things that I'll say will mean something. And if it's not going to mean anything, I won't say it.

Communication is number one, and we have to communicate honestly and openly with each other.

I believe in accessibility. I believe in honesty and a culture that supports that. And you can't have that if you're not open to receiving feedback.

Be open and honest, but perceptive to your boss's situation. That's my advice to graduates worried about working with a new boss.

If you don't understand that you work for your mislabeled 'subordinates', then you know nothing of leadership. You know only tyranny.

If you look to lead, invest at least 40% of your time managing yourself - your ethics, character, principles, purpose, motivation, and conduct. Invest at least 30% managing those with authority over you, and 15% managing your peers.

Coaches have told me I can help the team much more if I don't talk, if I don't moan.

To put as little pressure on the relationship you're in is very important.

Children need explanations and they deserve explanations.

A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while, he knows something.

If there's one thing I've learned about women, which I try to pass on to my boys, it's listening. Listen to the other side of the story first.

Real men know how to listen, and real men know how to be honest.

If I can make one generalised statement, and generalised statements are never entirely true, nobody wants to be talked down to, kids included.