Harold S. Geneen ( 10 of 10 )
It is an immutable law in business that words are words, explanations are explanations, promises are promises but only performance read more
It is an immutable law in business that words are words, explanations are explanations, promises are promises but only performance is reality.
Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions.
Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions.
You cannot run a business, or anything else, on a theory.
You cannot run a business, or anything else, on a theory.
It is much more difficult to measure nonperformance than performance.
It is much more difficult to measure nonperformance than performance.
Leadership cannot really be taught. It can only be learned.
Leadership cannot really be taught. It can only be learned.
Uncertainty will always be part of the taking charge process.
Uncertainty will always be part of the taking charge process.
In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will read more
In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later.
Performance stands out like a ton of diamonds. Non performance can always be explained away.
Performance stands out like a ton of diamonds. Non performance can always be explained away.
Performance is your reality. Forget everything else.
Performance is your reality. Forget everything else.
Every company has two organizational structures: The formal one is written on the charts; the other is the everyday relationship read more
Every company has two organizational structures: The formal one is written on the charts; the other is the everyday relationship of the men and women in the organization.
