When I come upon a man who has a gleaming, empty, clear desktop, I am dealing with a fellow who is so far removed from the realities of his business that someone else is running it for him.

The best way to inspire people to superior performance is to convince them by everything you do and by your everyday attitude that you are wholeheartedly supporting them.

It's better to take over and build upon an existing business than to start a new one.

In a good meeting there is a momentum that comes from the spontaneous exchange of fresh ideas and produces extraordinary results. That momentum depends on the freedom permitted the participants.

If your desk isn't cluttered, you probably aren't doing your job.

In the business world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes, governed by self interest.

Performance stands out like a ton of diamonds. Nonperformance can always be explained away.