Asks Quote by Shaquille O'Neal
“We want stuff done right. As long as it's my team, I'll voice my opinion. Yep, it's my team. You media guys might give it to him, like you've given him everything else his whole lifetime, but this is the Diesel's ship. And if we're not right, I'm going to go out there and try to get it right... Just ask Karl and Garywhy they wanted to come here. It was because of one person, not two. One.”
About This Quote
The speaker emphasizes taking ownership of his team’s work, urging direct involvement and correction when needed, while highlighting loyalty to a single leader.
In simple terms: Take responsibility for your team and correct mistakes.
Key Takeaway
Own your team's outcomes and act decisively.
Themes
leadership
teamwork
accountability
loyalty
Mood
assertive
inspirational
Type
leadership
motivational
When to use this quote
- project management
- team meetings
- conflict resolution
- leadership training
Key Concepts
decision making
group dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance authority with team input?
- When should you defer to others?
A Different Perspective
May overlook collaborative input.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
