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Good Manager Quotes

Leadership lessons from those who've managed well.

These good manager quotes explain why vision, integrity, and trust matter more than any job title. For more on the mindset behind success, see our Attitude quotes page.

The prevailing - and foolish - attitude is that a good manager can be a good manager anywhere, with no special knowledge of the production process he's managing. A man with a financial background may know nothing about manufacturing shoes...

Quotes by W. Edwards Deming

In managers, I look for people who can get things done through other people. The most important thing for a good manager is that the people on his team feel like he or she has integrity.

Quotes by Sam Wyly

Roy Hodgson is a very good manager with a clear plan.

Quotes by Ralph Hasenhuttl

As a goalkeeper you need to be good at organising the people in front of you and motivating them. You need to see what's going on and react to the threats. Just like a good manager in business.

Quotes by Peter Shilton

Art Quotes

You hear all these people saying, 'Oh, Pep, what a good manager he is.' Forget about it. Cruyff was the best, by far.

Quotes by Pep Guardiola

I guess I'm a good manager now. Moreover, I'm loving the concept of donning the producer's hat. It's all very exciting as well as a great learning experience. You're a part of a film right from its conception to its...

Quotes by Malaika Arora Khan

I think what's important in a good manager and a good agent is that they know your vision and that they are passionate about you and believe in you. Because if they don't, then they're not going to work hard...

Quotes by Maiara Walsh

If you have good songs and a real desire to make music, the next thing to do, instead of approach record companies, is to get yourself a really good manager because then it allows you to focus on your profession...

Quotes by James Blunt

You don't have to be popular with the players to be a good manager or coach.

Quotes by Francis Lee

Attitude Quotes

Reading a book about management isn't going to make you a good manager any more than a book about guitar will make you a good guitarist, but it can get you thinking about the most important concepts.

Quotes by Drew Houston

That is what a good manager does - you study and think and discuss, and you come up with a model of playing.

Quotes by Carlo Ancelotti

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualities define a good manager in these quotes?
Vision, integrity, and genuinely believing in the people you manage are named as the core qualities of good management.
Do any quotes challenge the idea that managing is generic?
Yes, one pushes back on the notion that a good manager can succeed anywhere without specific knowledge of the process being managed.
How does one quote describe transitioning into management?
A speaker reflects on growing into the role of manager while also enjoying a new producer position on a film project.
What do good managers look for in team members, per these quotes?
According to one quote, managers should seek people who get things done through others and who make their team feel respected.
Where can I find more quotes about business leadership?
Browse our Business quotes or Attitude quotes pages for related insight.

Whether producing films or running a business, good management is about people first. Browse Business quotes or Best quotes for related insight.