The very essence of leadership is [that] you have a vision. It's got to be a vision you articulate clearly read more

The very essence of leadership is [that] you have a vision. It's got to be a vision you articulate clearly and forcefully on every occasion. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.

Show me the business man or institution not guided by sentiment and service, by the idea that "he profits most read more

Show me the business man or institution not guided by sentiment and service, by the idea that "he profits most who serves best," and I will show you a man or an outfit that is dead or dying. -B. F. Harris.

If I had to sum up in a word what makes a good manager, I'd say decisiveness. You can use read more

If I had to sum up in a word what makes a good manager, I'd say decisiveness. You can use the fanciest computers to gather the numbers, but in the end you have to set a timetable and act.

In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.

In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.

Prophesy is a good line of business, but it is full of risks.

Prophesy is a good line of business, but it is full of risks.

Businesses may come and go, but religion will last forever, for in no other endeavor does the consumer blame himself read more

Businesses may come and go, but religion will last forever, for in no other endeavor does the consumer blame himself for product failure

Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your read more

Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations.

Who hath taken this counsel against Tyre, the crowning city,
whose merchants were princes, whose traffickers are the
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Who hath taken this counsel against Tyre, the crowning city,
whose merchants were princes, whose traffickers are the
honourable of the earth?

I don't think meals have any business being deductible. I'm for separation of calories and corporations.

I don't think meals have any business being deductible. I'm for separation of calories and corporations.