If the rate of change on the outside exceeds the rate of change on the inside, the end is near.

One of the ways we'll know that Work-Out has been successful is that my style of leadership will no longer be tolerated in this company.

Strategy means making clear-cut choices about how to compete.

Arrogance is a killer, and wearing ambition on one's sleeve can have the same effect. There is a fine line between arrogance and self-confidence.

The essence of competitiveness is liberated when we make people believe that what they think and do is important - and then get out of their way while they do it.

Globalization has taken a hit in that there is some sand in the gears because most of us have supply chains that are all over the world that we've had to lengthen.

You've got to eat while you dream. You've got to deliver on short-range commitments, while you develop a long-range strategy and vision and implement it. The success of doing both. Walking and chewing gum if you will. Getting it done in the short-range, and delivering a long-range plan, and executing on that.