It is willingness of people to give of themselves over and above the demands of the job that distinguishes the great from the merely adequate.

If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old

As a manager you're paid to be uncomfortable. If you're comfortable, it's a sure sign you're doing things wrong.

A business is not defined by its name, statutes, or articles of incorporation. It is defined by the business mission. Only a clear definition of the mission and purpose of the organization makes possible clear and realistic business objectives.

Absolute size by itself is no indicator of success and achievement, let alone of managerial competence. Being the right size is.

The really important things are said over cocktails and are never done.

Teaching 23-year-olds in an MBA programme strikes me as largely a waste of time. They lack the background of experience. You can teach them skills - accounting and what have you - but you can't teach them management.