Doug Pederson Quotes

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.

As a captain, I think it's important that the players really know who you are and what you stand for, what your beliefs are, and to be consistent in those if things are going good or things are going bad.

Trust brings a higher level of communication and a higher level of commitment and accountability.

One of the best ways to see how critical being present is to effective leadership is to notice what being absent, distracted, hiding something, and/or agenda-driven does to people's ability to trust, respect, and have confidence in you.

I think a lot of people that don't know me would say that I lead by example, which I feel like I do. But at the same time, I'm someone who's always been very up-front with people. I'm gonna get straight to the point.

I had a rule - I didn't have a lot of rules - and one of them was we're going to operate from a mutual respect. I won't embarrass you, and I don't expect you to be embarrass me.

What I do know as a manager, as a person, is that you have to try and be honest with everyone around you. If I leave a player out, they deserve an explanation. It's about communication, about being clear in what you want.

I think it is incredibly important to be open and accessible and treat people fairly and look them in the eye and tell them what is on your mind.

A good leader must be fair.

I've always just tried to treat people with respect, build relationships with players and coaches... build a trust.

I find that when you open the door toward openness and transparency, a lot of people will follow you through.

I have a rule on my team: when we talk to one another, we look each other right in the eye, because I think it's tough to lie to somebody. You give respect to somebody.

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.

You have to really prove yourself to young people, and if your answer is clear and consistent and loving - even if it's angry and disappointed - what's important is that you're being real and honest and not going anywhere.

Leaders must establish common purpose and build trust within an organization.

Leaders must exemplify integrity and earn the trust of their teams through their everyday actions. When you do this, you set high standards for everyone at your company. And when you do so with positive energy and enthusiasm for shared goals and purpose, you can deeply connect with your team and customers.

The owner or president is the person who controls the club. The coach's job is to keep him happy. But the key to success, as a manager, is your relationship with the players. Important clubs and important players succeed when the environment is correct. The players must enjoy their work and feel free to express their talents.

You can be the best manager in the world, but if the players don't trust you, it will never work.

Employees who can't trust their leader to be vulnerable are not going to be vulnerable and build trust with one another.

Players are smart. That locker room knows. So don't hide anything.

Relationships feed on credibility, honesty, and consistency.

To be honest helps you a lot to not waste time. It's also the way I help the players most. It doesn't matter if it is the captain or the last reserve player, I try to be honest.

I'm very open about my referencing; I'm very open about who I work with.

I'm the kind of leader who would try to have honest and difficult conversations.

One thing I have always promised is to be open and transparent and to treat employees and partners with respect and integrity.