Ruth Negga Quotes

We can improve our relationships with others by leaps and bounds if we become encouragers instead of critics.

It's sort of scary to work with your parents when you're in the same business. But there was something so very safe about that. Acting with her was just like working with a wonderful actress who just happens to be my best friend and also my mother.

I like being in a collaborative and respectful environment. When you're in an environment spearheaded by ego and fear, it's the death of creativity.

I am not ever in the business of making anyone feel bad.

I like working. That's when I'm feeling my best. And the people around me know that. My wife knows that.

When you have a strong support system, you have the freedom to express yourself in whatever capacity you can.

The opposite of an underminer is a supporter. When colleagues are supportive, they go out of their way to be givers rather than takers, working to enhance our productivity, make us look good, share ideas, and provide timely help.

The best times I've had backstage are when you have people around you who genuinely love you, respect your privacy, and have your back - that's what it's all about.

I surround myself, not with yes men, but people who have their own ideas and are on board with with I want to do.

Men feel safe and more open when they know that the woman they're talking to approves of their passion for a particular band/book/cereal.

It is just more rewarding to do things in a supportive environment.

You can never go wrong when you have a great team to work with.

I don’t allow my staff to criticize each other…. Evan Rosalyn … She knows that nothing can make me madder then for her to criticize staff.

We should reward people, not ridicule them, for thinking the impossible.

I think if you don't give people the tools and the expectations for success, and yet hold them to some value, then you're difficult to work with.

Anyone who comes into your office with an idea, and it may be the silliest idea in the world, listen to them and never ridicule them.

It's not like I am working with the great innovators of all time, but at the same time, they are my friends.

The thing is that love gives us a ringside seat on somebody else's flaws, so of course you're gonna spot some things that kinda need to be mentioned. But often the romantic view is to say, 'If you loved me, you wouldn't criticise me.' Actually, true love is often about trying to teach someone how to be the best version of themselves.

Being surrounded with such positive people always helps.

I think that I do my best work when I'm most comfortable.

You want a coach who is going to push you and be strong and be in your corner when it's tough, but sometimes you have coaches who think they are more important than the players. That's where the conflicts come.

When you're having a good time working on something, and you all like each other, it shows in ways that you don't even realize.

I thrive on having support around me, even if they are not actively doing something. I feel happier, more confident.

I think in order to push kids and coach kids the way we want to coach them, we've got to have their trust.

The environment at Fox has been very supportive for Mr. Ailes.