Fact is, the work place to a great extent is “where we live.” We need star accountants. Boffo saleswomen. Over-the-top creatives in marketing and new product development.
TOM PETERSFact is, the work place to a great extent is “where we live.” We need star accountants. Boffo saleswomen. Over-the-top creatives in marketing and new product development.
TOM PETERSOrganizations exist to serve. Period. Leaders live to serve. Period.
TOM PETERSWinners must learn to relish change with the same enthusiasm and energy that we have resisted it in the past.
TOM PETERSEntrepreneurs have no memories. They take on the world with a completely fresh view.
TOM PETERSLeaders trust their guts. “Intuition” is one of those good words that has gotten a bad rap. For some reason, intuition has become a “soft” notion.
TOM PETERSDon’t let the vision be shot through with holes, but be damn sure some of your best and brightest are shooting at it — with bazookas as well as sniper’s rifles.
TOM PETERSLearning is a matter of intensity not elapsed time.
TOM PETERSThe magic formula that successful businesses have discovered is to treat customers like guests and employees like people.
TOM PETERSPublic Speaking is a skill that can be studied, polished, perfected. Not only can you get good at it, you can get damn good at it and it makes a heck of a difference.
TOM PETERSYou can only improve what you measure.
TOM PETERS…high end does not necessarily equal high price. It’s a matter of attitude.
TOM PETERSSwipe from the best, then adapt.
TOM PETERSUsage tends to be global, while funding tends tobe local. When we allow it to happen, usage of a digital library is remarkably diverse and widespread.
TOM PETERSThe dominant culture in most big companies demands punishment for a mistake, no matter how useful, small, invisible.
TOM PETERSKnowing when to take your losses is an essential part of eventual success.
TOM PETERSWe cannot innovate without opening the door to havoc.
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