Patrick Lencioni 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.

As an architect, you cannot be so arrogant as to say you are 100% sure about what you do.

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.'

Honestly, I am human. I make mistakes.

I'm human. I make mistakes.

Whether we're talking about leadership, teamwork, or client service, there is no more powerful attribute than the ability to be genuinely honest about one's weaknesses, mistakes, and needs for help.

I see the staff and crew on the set as my equals. When I make a mistake, they know they can call my attention or even tell me what to do.

I will make it a point to voice my opinions. But if I am at fault, I will also apologise.

You need to make sure you hire people who are capable of being strong team players. Team members should fit the company's culture, be committed to the team, and be capable of being genuinely vulnerable and selfless.

When team members trust each other and know that everyone is capable of admitting when they're wrong, then conflict becomes nothing more than the pursuit of truth or the best possible answer.

Working together on solving something requires a high level of humility and a high level of self-awareness.

There will be no name-calling when I disagree with anyone, no disparaging remarks toward anyone, no taking sole credit for collective achievements or blaming others when things go wrong.

... the approach of admitting our errors, besides being most true to a gospel of grace, is also most effective at expressing who we are. Propaganda turns people off; humbly admitting mistakes disarms.

It should be easy for a man who's strong to say he's sorry or admit when he's wrong.

People tend to scare you pointing out your shortfalls. If you voluntarily admit your faults, then people won't have anything to point out.

If men can learn to be less defensive, more open to others, and more accepting of accountability, they will adapt well to the new global economy.

I'm learning more and more to share creativity with the crew and actors. A film crew is more powerful if you listen to them, but it does make my job more tough because I have to listen.

Well, the first quality of being a good leader is you have to be able to follow. See, a good leader can't just be the leader all the time, I have to be able to follow.

The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.

Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.

I believe you can work with anybody.

I believe in servant leadership, and the servant always asks, 'Where am I needed most?'

I'm not here to try and replace anyone or compete with anyone.

Humility is becoming a lost art, but it's not difficult to practice. It means that you realize that others have been involved in your success.

What I know about me is that, in order to lead, you also have to know how to follow.