Raymond Redington's cutthroat approach to getting what he wants, as well as making sure he gets what he wants in exchange for helping you get what you want is something we should aspire to.
He does not beat around the bush, does not sentimentalize anything, does not waver(except once).
Like he would always say "I am perfectly comfortable with who I AM", is a statement of absolute self awareness and self acceptance.
He made no apologies for who he was, was perfectly at peace with it and lived his life his way. This made him quite the formidable opponent.