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If no one is pissed-off with you then you are dead but just haven’t figured it out yet.

Tom Peters

With most competitors moving ever faster, the race will go to those who listen (and respond) most intently.
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Faster Moving Race
Momentum is a fragile force. Its worst enemy: procrastination. Its best friend: a deadline (think Election Day). Implication no. 1 (and there is no no. 2): Get to work! NOW!
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Enemy Procrastination Thinking Worst
A passive approach to professional growth will leave you by the wayside.
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Approach Growth Passive
If you love your company and love what you do, you will serve your customers better-period!
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Better Business Love Passion Period
I think economics is about passion. Economic progress, whether it is a two-person coffee shop or whether it is Netscape, is about people with brave ideas. Because it is brave to mortgage the house, when you’ve got two kids, to start a coffee shop.
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Coffee Kids Passion
If future competitiveness depends on treating people as an important part of the institution, the least respectful thing I can imagine doing to a human being is asking him to urinate in a cup.
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Asking Important People
Leaders’ careers will usually be determined by their handling of one or two critical events that no one could possibly anticipate or plan for.
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Careers Leadership Two
The top athletes are consummate pros who work obsessively at their craft. Approach yours the same way.
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Athlete Crafts Way
Appreciation, applause, approval, respect – we all love it!
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Applause Appreciation Approval
Accept change as a friend. And don’t take yourself too seriously.
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Accepting Change
Portability of lots of information should not be underestimated.
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Information Portability Should
If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shade.
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Inspirational Opportunity Success
…high end does not necessarily equal high price. It’s a matter of attitude.
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Attitide Attitude Matter
Execution Excellence! (Show up on time! Leave last!)
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Entrepreneur Excellence Lasts
Entrepreneurs have no memories. They take on the world with a completely fresh view.
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Entrepreneur Memories Views
Stop being conned by the old mantra that says, ‘Leaders are cool, managers are dweebs.’ Instead, follow the Peters Principle: Leaders are cool. Managers are cool too!
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Leader Peter Principles

If no one is pissed-off with you then you are dead but just haven’t figured it out yet.

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