Sam Rayburn Quotes

He who is not a good servant will not be a good master.

One thing I am is a leader and if I'm not allowed to lead, then I have to follow. So then I want to be the best follower that I can.

I think trust is primarily built through relationships, and it's important because it's the foundational currency that a leader has with his team or his followers.

Always do everything you ask of those you command.

Trust your leaders and you will enjoy the fruits of your obedience.

No one is able to rule unless he is also able to be ruled.

I always accept the decisions of the coach.

The coach is the boss at the end of the day. I do whatever he tells me and don't ask questions.

I just do what the coach asks.

I've had to learn that not everybody does things my way. But I do expect the absolute best of everyone around me, and I'm disappointed when people don't expect that of themselves.

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

Learn to obey before you command.

It's not my job to try and alter the director's style - he's in charge, and I'll always give him my trust.

Woe to him that claims obedience when it is not due; woe to him that refuses it when it is.

I think I'm a natural-born leader. I know how to bow down to authority if it's authority that I respect.

I am a collaborator with everyone who agrees that I need to be in control. I happily collaborate with my loyalists.

If thou art a master, be sometimes blind; if a servant, sometimes deaf.

I love to be directed. They can trust me and go.

Who has not served cannot command.

We can't allow our leaders to play the old 'do as I say, not as I do' game.

I don't mind how much my Ministers talk, so long as they do what I say.

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.

Leadership - leadership is about taking responsibility, not making excuses.

My relationship with George Steinbrenner was great. He was the boss, and I accepted that.

People stayed with me and worked extra hard for me because I could see the potential in them - I'm not so sure they could see the potential in me.