Sam Allardyce Quotes

All of the men have been very respectful of me. And that's what I want. They don't have to like you. But as long as they respect you, that's really important. When I speak, I'm listened to. And when I try to move the ball, I do.

I'm usually always a big fan of the people that I'm working with, because I get to work with big people.

I pride myself on respecting my colleagues.

When I see my staff take a step back because I've lost my cool about something food-related, I say never apologise for your standards. If someone doesn't meet them, then you should explain that and that you want it changed. I want my staff to be like that, too.

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

I always look forward to working with Goldie because she's a great person to work with.

I've always just tried to treat people with respect, build relationships with players and coaches... build a trust.

My approach is that you have to earn the respect of people you work with.

I am hunting for people who would be a good colleague or a teammate, not someone who works for me.

Dad often told me, 'My job is to help my boss do his job and make him look good.' That was my dad's objective. Everything about the way he conducted himself was to communicate support for his superiors and respect for his coworkers. The way he dressed was his starting point in that communication.

I think the outside world can learn a lot about how to act by watching a major league clubhouse. I don't think you want to do everything the same, but there's a lot of things I think people could learn from.

If you're a coach, and you don't have trust with players, you've got no chance, and your credibility is zero. And that's why it's so important to tell them the truth. If you have something that you're upset about, tell them the truth. If they're doing something wrong, tell them the truth.

At first, I didn't know what to expect but I do say that I love our defensive coordinator, Tim Lewis.

I had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don't criticize a teammate. Never be late.

Employees don't need to be best friends, but there does need to be a level of mutual respect and understanding.

I always talk to all the crew. I always make it pleasant. I always nurture a relationship that makes people feel like they're important, like they're a part of the collaboration. I feel that way about the young actors on set. I don't talk to them like I'm the mentor; I talk to them like they're my peers. And I learned that from Meryl Streep.

Personally criticizing a member of my staff hardly seemed like the way to negotiate a deal.

Good manners are cost effective. They not only increase the quality of life in the workplace, they contribute to employee morale, embellish the company image, and play a major role in generating profit.

You're not best friends with someone just because you work with them, but you have to be able to at least work together, or there is no point.

Coach Pederson, for me, the communication we have is clear, and it's an open line. He really respects my opinion on plays. If I'm feeling something... he instills a lot of confidence in me. That is huge.

I have great respect for all my colleagues.

I think that when I start a season, I speak with my players, and I always talk about education and respect. And I demand this, but I give this.

You want to be respected by your bosses and peers.

As a coach or manager, if it was something that had to be done I'd be comfortable doing it but I'd still be true to myself. I wouldn't turn into a madman or start throwing teacups and screaming.

When you treat everyone on the sets with respect, it keeps the workspace free of tension. Your conscience is clear, and that reflects on the camera.