I've been accused many times of not talking very much, but I guess I don't believe in talking things to death. You can talk too much on most anything and it stops being productive. There is a time for action. Eventually you have to pull the trigger.
Edward Whitacre, Jr.I started at GM knowing very little about that particular business. Not being an expert means you have to learn everything, starting from the basics.
Edward Whitacre, Jr.I am honored to be able to serve GM at this critical juncture and take part in its reinvention.
Edward Whitacre, Jr.I find people to be people everywhere. Everyone wants the same thing - be successful.
Edward Whitacre, Jr.I'm a pretty average guy and want to keep a low profile. I don't want the world necessarily to know about me.
Edward Whitacre, Jr.At AT&T, I learned an awful lot about people, and how important it is to have the right people in the right jobs. And when I say 'right people,' I'm not talking about their college degree or work history; I'm talking about things like bearing - How does this person interact with other people? Can he or she talk to you and not tick you off?
Edward Whitacre, Jr.