What you decide not to do is probably more important that what you decide to do.
TOM PETERSBusiness ceases to be work when you’re chasing a dream that has engorged you. (“Work should be more fun than fun” – Noel Coward.) And if the passion isn’t there. then biotech and plumbing will be equal drags.
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Vision is dandy, but sustainable company excellence comes from a huge stable of able managers.
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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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The best leaders are the best notetakers, best askers, and best learners.
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Entrepreneurs have no memories. They take on the world with a completely fresh view.
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Smile if it kills you. The physiology of smiling diffuses a lot of anger and angst. It makes your body and soul feel better.
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The best kept secret in the global economy today is this: When your service is AWESOME you get so stinking rich you have to buy new bags to carry all the money home.
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Celebrate what you want to see more of.
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South Africa has all the tools to compete in the new global village – an eager workforce, ready to take on any challenge.
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Almost all quality improvement comes via simplification of design, manufacturing… layout, processes, and procedures.
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I’m fundamentally not interested in the Fortune 500 companies – in US, Mexico, anywhere. The real backbones of economic growth are small and medium businesses.
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Knowing when to take your losses is an essential part of eventual success.
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Formula for success: under promise and over deliver.
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The good news – and it is largely good news – is that everyone has a chance to stand out. Everyone has a chance to learn, improve, and build up their skills. Everyone has a chance to be a brand worthy of remark
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Business is about people. It’s about passion. It’s about bold ideas, bold small ideas or bold large ideas.
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The company’s most urgent task is to learn to welcome, beg for, demand – innovation from everyone.
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