Think win-win (quotes) - Wisdom Trove

Always look for the win-win. How can you and the other person both come away with something you want? Lisa Braithwaite
Contrary to most of our scripting, to win does not mean somebody else has to lose. Stephen Covey
Individuals behaving assertively will express themselves in ways that respect the other person. They assume the best about people, respect themselves, and think “win-win” and try to compromise. Elizabeth Scott, M.S.
The Law of Win/Win says, let’s not do it your way or my way; let’s do it the best way. Greg Anderson
Win-win is a belief in the Third Alternative. It’s not your way or my way; it’s a better way, a higher way. Stephen Covey
Above all else, align with customers. Win when they win. Win only when they win. Jeff Bezos
We believe that economics does not necessarily have to be a zero-sum game; it can be a win-win proposition for everyone involved so long as they have the tools in which to succeed. Ron Kind
Synergy, Teamwork, Collaboration, Winners, Winning, Losing

Let’s face it. In most of life we really are interdependent. We need each other. Staunch independence is an illusion, but heavy dependence isn’t healthy, either. The only position of long-term strength is interdependence: win/win. Greg Anderson
Interdependence

There are three ways of dealing with difference: domination, compromise, and integration. By domination only one side gets what it wants; by compromise neither side gets what it wants; by integration we find a way by which both sides may get what they wish. Mary Parker Follett
Unless both sides win, no agreement can be permanent. Jimmy Carter

Win-Win sees life as a cooperative arena, not a competitive one. Win-Win is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks mutual benefit in all human interactions. Win-Win means agreements or solutions are mutually beneficial and satisfying. Stephen Covey
Adopt a new philosophy of cooperation (win-win) in which everybody wins. W. Edwards Deming
What we need to do is learn to work in the system, by which I mean that everybody, every team, every platform, every division, every component is there not for competitive profit or recognition, but for contribution to the system as a whole on a win-win basis. Edwards Deming
Cooperation, Contribution

Win-Win cultivates an Abundance Mentality: “We can find options that will be acceptable for everyone. There is always enough for everyone.” Win-Lose cultivates a Scarcity Mentality: “My way is the only acceptable way. There’s only so much, so I’d better get mine first.” Stephen Covey
Abundance, Prosperity consciousness

People who think win-win have a frame of mind and heart that seeks mutual benefit and mutual respect in all interactions. They think in terms of abundance and opportunity – in terms of “we” and not “me.” They continually seek to build more trusting relationships with others by making deposits into the Emotional Bank Account. Stephen Covey
A Win-Win outcome requires trust. When you work for a Win-Win outcome, you seek mutual benefit. Stephen Covey
People who continually practice a Win-Win approach cultivate high-trust relationships. Why? Because they are treating others as they would like to be treated. Stephen Covey
Relationships of trust depend on our willingness to look not only to our own interests, but also the interests of others. Peter Farquharson
The best relationships are win-win. Why don’t more people go into relationships with that attitude? John C. Maxwell
Trust is the glue that holds everything together. It creates the environment in which all of the other elements: win-win stewardship agreements, self-directing individuals and teams, aligned structures and systems, and accountability can flourish. Stephen Covey
The best relationships are win-win. Why don’t more people go into relationships with that attitude? John C. Maxwell
Principles for healthy relationships, Trust

In a Win-Win Agreement, the following five elements are made explicit: Desired results: What does your final outcome look like? Guidelines: What are the ground rules, the “shoulds” and “should nots”? Resources: What is it going to take? What resources are available? Accountability: Who will do what by when? Consequences: What happens when we are finished? Stephen Covey

The most constructive solutions are those which take into consideration the views of all persons involved and are acceptable to all. Such outcomes are the result of negotiation strategies where the needs of both sides are considered important and an attempt is made to meet all needs. These solutions are appropriately called Win-Win because there are no losers. While often difficult to arrive at, the process leading to such solutions builds interpersonal relationships, increases motivation and improves commitment. Win-Win solutions are the most desirable outcomes of conflict resolution. Gabor Peter

Achieving that balance between courage and consideration—is the essence of real maturity and is fundamental to Win- Win. If you’re high on courage and low on consideration, how will you think? Win-Lose. You’ll be strong and ego- bound. You’ll have the courage of your convictions, but you won’t be very considerate of others. If you’re high on consideration and low on courage, you’ll think Lose-Win. You’ll be so considerate of others’ feelings that you won’t have the courage to express your own. High courage and consideration are both essential to Win-Win. It’s the balance of the two that is the mark of real maturity. If you have it, you can listen and you can empathically understand, but you can also courageously confront. Stephen Covey
Many people think in terms of either/or: either you’re nice or you’re tough. Win-win requires that you be both. It is a balancing act between courage and consideration. To go for win-win, you not only have to be empathic, but you also have to be confident. You not only have to be considerate and sensitive, you also have to be brave. To do that-to achieve that balance between courage and consideration-is the essence of real maturity and is fundamental to win-win. Stephen Covey
Courage, Belief

Trying to do well and trying to beat others are two different things. Excellence and victory are conceptually different and are experienced differently. Stephen Covey
Most of life is not a competition. … If both people aren’t winning, both are losing. Stephen Covey
Competition

There are three ways of dealing with difference: domination, compromise, and integration. By domination only one side gets what it wants; by compromise neither side gets what it wants; by integration we find a way by which both sides may get what they wish. Mary Parker Follett

A compromise is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone believes he has the biggest piece. Ludwig Erhard