Mario Lemieux Quotes

I don't lead with an iron fist. I don't yell at people. I have a way of making my opinion clear.

If something happens, you have to realize that you can't just yell at people all the time.

I think, for one, we have to really accept that anger is a normal human emotion that can be a positive force for change.

Reacting in anger or annoyance will not advance one's ability to persuade.

I'll never be that guy who's going to yell and scream at people.

When someone gets angry during a training session but then does their job, there's no problem; it's fine.

If you want your kids to listen to you, don't yell at them. Whisper. Make them lean in. My kids taught me that. And I do it with adults now.

Speak when you are angry - and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret.

I get angry at a principle, not a person.

Avoid sarcasm. Don't insist on the last word.

If you're offended, it's your problem.

I was taught by my parents that people who are loud don't have anything to say. I've found if you're suggesting quite big changes, a quiet style may be reassuring.

One thing I've learned to appreciate as I've gotten a little older is direct forms of communication.

I haven't raised my voice for eight to 10 years in the kitchen. And I won't have anybody shouting. If I hear of anybody having a go at anyone else, they'll get disciplined.

I never raise my voice!

You can be stern and forthright, and that's my management style, but when you lose it totally, that's a sign of weakness.

At home, a man is entitled to raise his voice maybe once a year, if something really gets under his skin. At work, it's different. I raise my voice all the time. Not out of malice, but to get things right. It's never personal.

I'm not a tough boss in that I don't raise my voice, I don't freak out, and I don't have a temper most of the time.

I never yell or scream. I mean, definitely not at work. I never yell at anyone I work with.

It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.

Don’t swear; fight!

There's a certain time that when somebody asks you a question, you answer them. I don't think I said anything with venom. If you can express yourself without anger and make it as palatable as you can, that's what you do.

Only when emotion is involved do you get angry and lose your temper. You could have different points of view, but as long as it is constructive dissent, it is fun.

We're always working on our communication, which is something that's important. Instead of going through managers to discuss things, we will sit down and have meetings about things. That's a process. And you have to be able to be honest with each other as much as you can.

First of all, I yell very little, just so you know. Maybe years ago I did more, but I yell very little.