Quotes About Leadership

We don't want the federal government to shut down. It is so inappropriate, and it is not respectful of the people that have sent us here to do our jobs.

I don't want to shut down the government.

I don't want to shut down government.

We don't want to see the government shut down.

Show up, shut up, and shine.

There is one crucial rule that must be followed in all creative meetings. Never speak first. At least at the start, your job is to shut up.

Until David Bellavia tells me to shut up, I'm going to keep trying to convince him that our country needs him.

My career started off under George Graham, a general. Even though we had big name players, he would walk into a dressing room and people would shut up. I worked with Gerard Houllier too.

The consequence of shutting down the government was not healthy.

It's not about opening a door and shutting it right behind you. I want to keep it open so others can come behind me.

I've never been shy about big ideas.

Politicians are actors, too, don't you think? Usually, if you like people and you're outgoing, not a shy little thing, you can do pretty well in politics.

Well, Bill, I don't think you're going to find many shy people that are in the political business.

Sometimes managers are a little shy to criticize another manager or another operation.

I've been successful because I've never been someone to shy away from taking responsibility.

As First Minister, I will always act in the best interests of the country. As party leader, I will always act in the best interests of the party, and if that sometimes means taking difficult, unpalatable decisions, I will never shy away from that.

I was very shy and reserved, so it was a bit contradictory to get into politics.

Freddie was the glue that kept us together. He was a very complex man: very shy but also with a forceful side to him.

While I'm really proactive when it comes to managing my projects, I am a shy person.

The oldest sibling always knows things that the younger ones don't.

I remember bossing my younger siblings around and making them put on shows and skits with me.

The example set by my grandparents and parents - that of giving one's time, talent, voice and resources, either from one's own home or from the highest office in the land - had a profound effect on me and my siblings.

In a way, it is easier to be the younger sibling, as the older one has to pave the way.

When it comes to major decisions in any area of the organization, I like to get the blessings of the shareholders - of which my siblings are the majority - and build a consensus even if it isn't something that all of them agree on.