Jorge Paulo Lemann Quotes

I've been working for many years and I think I've managed to work with some of the best people in the business, which has been rewarding and an apprenticeship.

For me, it's about surrounding myself with the best, most talented team out there, and not ever being afraid of being the worst guy in the room. It's ego-crushing, yeah. Every day is ego-crushing. But it keeps you sharper than you can imagine.

Whatever vocation you decide on, track down the best people in the world at doing it and surround yourself with them.

You got to surround yourself with the strongest in the world, the strongest training partners and the best people. That's what I do.

The best way a mentor can prepare another leader is to expose him or her to other great people.

At every stage of my career I have had interesting and cordial colleagues, some of whom are close friends.

The best way to find a balance between doing your best and showing that you're ready for more is by developing other people. As tempting as it is to hoard knowledge, don't. Instead, make certain that there are others who know how to do important aspects of your job.

I'm always fascinated by the 'who would you like to work with' question. I've never really had an answer; it only really comes as you work with them.

I spend so much time with the brightest and most talented and well-rounded people. I've had the privilege of having long and very intellectual conversations with people, and sometimes I just sit there and listen. It's like a better version of a class. Even though I'm not sitting at a desk and in school, I'm still learning all the time.

Working with great people makes you great; you learn a lot and it also gives you the experience and confidence to move on with your own career.

I enjoy working with people. I understand that as a necessity. And clearly that's something that develops as you get older. And I've grown into that.

The best part of my carreer is getting to meet so many different people, because I learn so much from everyone.

In a nutshell though, it's just all about opening up to the people that really care about my career and really listening to everybody who is listening to me. It's just made me stronger, to really be able to open up that door and listen to everybody else's opinions.

There is a saying that every single person in the world has something to teach you. So the more people I get to work with, the more I can learn, and the better actor I will become.

I feel fortunate. I've really gotten to work with amazing talented people, and to learn from them, which is why I'm doing this. If I can work with the best director I'm going to do it.

I learn a lot from my experiences and collaborations. Most of my collaborations are meant for me to learn.

I don't think you can know too many smart people. I don't think you should ever stop meeting people.

To get to world-class, don't miss any opportunity to leverage the learning/insights/experiences of the people you meet. Because we really do become our conversations.

You learn from everybody.

I only learn from the people I work with.

Every person I work with, I learn something from.

I learned so much from the people in Seattle. They taught me everything from community to business relationships.

When I do get in that environment around other coaches, I do have an extra bounce in my step.

I have been with some great organizations, crossed paths with special people, and made numerous lasting relationships.

You have to learn how to dress yourself and how to walk into a room and talk to people. Once you're in rehearsal, you have to know how to rehearse and how to communicate with your creatives, even if you don't communicate the same way.