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Most of our executives make very sound decisions. The trouble is many of them have turned out not to have read more
Most of our executives make very sound decisions. The trouble is many of them have turned out not to have been right.
Business leaders often get credit for the successful decisions that were forced on them.
Business leaders often get credit for the successful decisions that were forced on them.
The fellow that agrees with everything you say is either a fool or he is getting ready to skin you.
The fellow that agrees with everything you say is either a fool or he is getting ready to skin you.
It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.
It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.
A lot of people don't want to make their own decisions. They're too scared. It's much easier to be told read more
A lot of people don't want to make their own decisions. They're too scared. It's much easier to be told what to do.
Everything starts with yourself -- with you making up your mind about what you're going to do with your life. read more
Everything starts with yourself -- with you making up your mind about what you're going to do with your life. I tell kids that it's a cruel world, and that the world will bend them either left or right, and it's up to them to decide which way to bend.
Shelving hard decisions is the least ethical course.
Shelving hard decisions is the least ethical course.
No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but read more
No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be.
I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any read more
I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.
