Quotes

The Effective Executive, Page 445

Good executives focus on opportunities rather than problems.

The Effective Executive, Page 446

But problem solving, however necessary, does not produce results. It prevents damage. Exploiting opportunities produces results.

The Effective Executive, Page 447

Above all, effective executives treat change as an opportunity rather than a threat.

The Enthusiastic Employee, Page 451

…management must convey its excitement for the partnership approach, but do so in a way that is informative and realistic. Conviction and credibility – not salesmanship – are the keys.

The Enthusiastic Employee, Page 454

…culture change is a long journey because it is never done perfectly, even after a careful experimental introduction. We are dealing with human beings, and they never fail to surprise.

Management, Page 457

…an alliance may be the way to achieve genuine synergy between separate and independent companies.

The Effective Executive, Page 463

Effective executives put their best people on opportunities rather than on problems.

Management, Page 464

In any organization, regardless of its mission, the CEO is the link between the inside, that is, the organization, and the outside, that is, society, the economy, technology, markets, customers, the media, public opinion.

Management, Page 481

Most people think they know what they are good at. They are usually wrong. People more often know what they are not good at – and even there, people are more often wrong than right.

Management, Page 482

Concentrate on your strengths. Place yourself where your strengths can produce performance and results.