Do not tolerate brilliant jerks. The cost to teamwork is too high.
Kobe was hell-bent on surpassing Jordan as the greatest player in the game. His obsession with Michael was striking. When we played in Chicago that season, I orchestrated a meeting between the two of them, thinking that Michael might help shift Kobe’s attitude toward selfless teamwork. After they shook hands, the first words out of Kobe’s mouth were, ‘You know I can kick your ass one on one. ’
The point of the game is not how well the individual does, but whether the team wins. That's the beautiful heart of the game, the blending of personalities, the mutual sacrifices for the group success.
Rotten Attitudes ruin a team.
Design is a process - an intimate collaboration between engineers, designers, and clients.
If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.
The military taught me that teamwork is important, which is why I work with both Republicans and Democrats in Congress to get things done. It also taught me that everyone brings a different perspective, whether I agree with it or not, which helps me bridge the divide in Congress.
The heart of Dragon's Lair has always been its compelling story. With Dragon's Lair 3D, we think the team has really created an interactive animated movie.
Bill Gates' Success Factors for Microsoft 1. Long-term Approach 2. Passion for Products and Technology 3. Teamwork 4. Results 5. Customer Feedback 6. Individual Excellence
The Internet works because a lot of people cooperate to do things together.
If you want to walk on water, you have to get out of the boat.
Winning isn't as important as doing well individually. You can't take teamwork up to the front office to negotiate.
We have a great sense of togetherness. It is our team spirit that has taken us to this World Cup.
Vision is an important part of being a good editor, but so is teamwork and grace.
I'm thrilled, I'm grateful, I'm blessed. I played for the world's greatest professional sports team in history. Once a Dallas Cowboy, always a Dallas Cowboy.
Yogi saw three of his players in the locker room wearing Cone Head hats. Yogi said, Those guys make a pair.
You can motivate by fear, and you can motivate by reward. But both those methods are only temporary. The only lasting thing is self motivation.
I’ve never sung anywhere without giving the people listening to me a chance to join in - as a kid, as a lefty, as a man touring the U. S. A. and the world, as an oldster. I guess it’s kind of a religion with me. Participation. That’s what’s going to save the human race.
None of us is as smart as all of us.
There can only be one state of mind as you approach any profound test; total concentration, a spirit of togetherness, and strength.