If we wait until we've satisfied all the uncertainties, it may be too late.

The kind of people I look for to fill top management spots are the eager beavers, the mavericks. These are the guys who try to do more than they're expected to do - they always reach.

Over the years, many executives have said to me with pride: 'Boy, I worked so hard last year that I didn't take any vacation.' I always feel like responding, "You dummy. You mean to tell me you can take responsibility for an eighty-million-dollar project and you can't plan two weeks out of the year to have some fun?

Leadership means setting an example. When you find yourself in a position of leadership, people follow your every move.

It was emotional when Chrysler sold out to the Germans.

To solve big problems you have to be willing to do unpopular things.

I forgot to shake hands and be friendly. It was an important lesson about leadership.