Adrian Pasdar Quotes

Certainly I shall not be one of those who, having gained power, do not wish to use it.

We are defined by how we use our power.

Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn't have the power to say yes.

It is easier to give directions than advice, and more agreeable to have the right to act, even in a limited sphere, than the privilege to talk at large.

We were not born to sue, but to command.

The only power you have is the word no.

The world is in your hands, now use it.

Leadership is a choice, not a position.

You should get as close to the power when you're pitching something. I got my two biggest breaks with the man who owned CBS and the guy that owned Paramount, because I was dealing with the guy who would say yes or no.

Guys need to know when to take charge.

So I still seized the power, but I felt that if I officially made myself the boss, in black and white, it would be too intimidating for the other producers and the other men who worked on the show. In other words, I had the power, but I gave them the title.

Women often come up not knowing how to make decisions. We get wishy-washy. We become great wage earners - breadwinners - but we don't know how to control empires.

Those who enjoy responsibility usually get it; those who merely like exercising authority usually lose it.

I don't think I have the demeanor to be a politician. I'm used to making decisions and to a certain extent being in charge.

The most basic question is not what is best, but who shall decide what is best.

The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes.

In a very real way, ownership is the essence of leadership. When you are 'ridiculously in charge,' then you own whatever happens in a company, school, et cetera.

He who demands does not command.

Now the power is in your hands!

Even when you’re in charge, you’re not sure who’s in charge.

Whether it's a blessing or a curse, it's a fact that we have power. Everyone—friend and enemy—looks to see how we use it, how we treat it, how we keep it.

Politics is who gets what, when, how.

With five votes and you can get anything around here.

… dealing with and controlling men makes you stronger.

Get me inside any boardroom and I'll get any decision I want.