Werner Herzog Quotes

I think the key to improv is always listening. It's embracing. It's positivity. It's hearing things and not shutting them down.

One thing I've learned is that you have to be open-minded.

One of my philosophies as a director is to listen to other people's great ideas because they'll help make you better.

Be very, very patient and very open-minded, and listen to what people have to say.

My goal is always to keep my ears as wide open as possible.

It is increasingly important to be open-minded.

People who work with me say I have a four-step response to new ideas: rejection, reconsideration, acceptance, ownership. I need to listen more patiently.

The beautiful souls are they that are universal, open, and ready for all things.

I have learned to listen and to hone my instincts to be perceptive and be receptive to change, to constantly live in ambiguity.

I am running on the fact that I am doing a good job listening to people.

Van Gaal is receptive to other people's ideas.

I don't have hard edges.

When people are saying something to you, you gotta listen to them.

Whenever offers come my way, if I connect with it, then I am completely open to it.

I like all kinds of input.

You have to be open to other people's ideas, and you can't be too married to your own.

Flexibility, openness and softness are consorting with life. When you are rigid and you know the answer and don't listen to other people's point of view, you are consorting with death. Everything that is old and close to death is brittle and breaks apart including our thinking. So always stay flexible and soft and listen to others with caring. And truthfully, all of the verses hit me - especially when you think about them for days, and then write on them.

What I've really learned is to be open to listen to other people's opinions and then question my own thoughts. And learn how to talk to people. The biggest gift from having one of these moments is that it gets people talking.

If you over-plan, you close the door on possibilities.

I'm open to whatever. I think sometimes when people collaborate these days, it's a little bit convenient.

I also have learned as an actor, this ties in the principles of improv, sometimes someone gives a piece of instruction and my first reaction is "I don't want to do that." I've always learned that every time I just say yes and go for it something happens. Whether it's what the intent of the direction was or not or something new happens. It's just remaining open to other people's ideas.

Be assertive, but don't forget to look around. I realized there are other opinions that can be more useful to me than just sticking to my guns.

A willingness to drop your ego and let yourself look foolish. You almost have to enjoy looking vulnerable. You'd be surprised how many people don't want to do that.

I learned so much from listening to people. And all I knew was, the only thing I had was honesty and openness.

Be open to other people's ideas. Don't get arrogant about your ideas. Shoot a lot of options so you're not stuck with just one version of something.