Quotes About Cooperation

Es war nicht Backstein und Beton, die aus diesem Gebäude ein Zuhause machten, es war das Netz der Menschen und dieses komische Wort, das die laute Gladys auf ein Stück Stoff gestickt hatte: GEMEINSINN.

How many of these guys do you think we gotta kill before we can go home?" O'Brien whispered. "I'm pretty sure it's all of them," I answered. "Too bad they don't stay in one place. This war would be over that much sooner if everyone cooperated.

Lo esencial no es el defecto individual, sino la voluntad colectiva.

I believe that in Europe, we have a collective leadership.

We are all in this together. We need each other. Oh, how we need each other. Those of us who are old need you who are young, and hopefully, you who are young need some of us who are old...We need deep and satisfying and loyal friendships with each other. These friendships are a necessary source of sustenance. We need to renew our faith every day. We need to lock arms and help build the kingdom so that it will roll forth and fill the whole earth.

we are a we-species who do individually what we do largely because of each other. As my childhood excuse ran, 'Bigger boys made me do

West," said Coach Jericho. "That's me," said Will, raising his hand slightly. "That's him," said Nick, pointing. "That's helpful," said Jericho.

Making someone "feel felt" simply means putting yourself in the other person's shoes. When you succeed, you can change the dynamics of a relationship in a heartbeat. At that instant, instead of trying to get the better of each other, you "get" each other and that breakthrough can lead to cooperation, collaboration, and effective communication.

So the first thing you need to do is to break down the thick walls between these silos. To do that, build on the things all silos have in common: the sky above (a shared vision) and the ground below (shared values).

3. Wait until the person says "Yes." The simple act of saying "Yes" causes the person to move in the direction of agreement rather than hostility. "Yes" also indicates a willingness to pull away from acting out. If the person corrects what you've said in any way, repeat the information you're given.

How does the Magic Paradox work? By setting into motion a cascade of "yes" coming from the other person ("Yes, you're right, my life is a mess, and I can't take it anymore"), you shift the person's attitude from disagreement to agreement. Once you establish that rapport, the person is emotionally primed to cooperate instead of punch back.

People who live with substance abusers know that refusing to cooperate with the addiction can trigger an explosive outburst or a childish accusation.

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist." —INDIRA GANDHI

That's because even if what we want is best for all concerned, other people don't want it shoved down their throats. They want to align with us, work with us, and be valued by us. They don't want to be run over by us. If we trample them to get our way, we may get them to do what we want right now, but they'll be angry about it later . . . and they'll let other people know.

That's it, just two quick questions: "What's something that would be impossible?" and, "What would make it possible?" What's so powerful about those two questions? They move a person from a defensive, closed position or a selfish, excuse-making stance into an open, thinking attitude. And they make the person picture your vision as a reality and cooperate in thinking strategically about reaching that reality.

And so Lennon-McCartney stood shoulder to shoulder as equals, connected at every level, their considerable talents harmonized, their personalities meshed, their drive unchecked, their goal in focus. They were a union, stronger than the sum of their parts, and everything was possible.

We're all Americans and we owe that to each other. That's what liberalism means.

The religious community is essential, for alone our vision is too narrow to see all that must be seen. Together, our vision widens and strength is renewed.

Like the Founders, the Conservative also recognizes in society a harmony of interests, as Adam Smith put it, and rules of cooperation that have developed through generations of human experience and collective reasoning that promote the betterment of the individual and society. This is characterized as ordered liberty, the social contract, or the civil society.

When Satyagraha worked, both sides won.

There is always strength in numbers. The more individuals or organizations that you can rally to your cause, the better.

The triumph of persuasion over force is the sign of a civilized society.

Synergy — the bonus that is achieved when things work together harmoniously.

Japan is our rival, not our enemy. Japan is a competitor... Bashing a Toyota won't make a better car.