Definition of a Statistician: A man who believes figures don't lie, but admits than under analysis some of them won't read more

Definition of a Statistician: A man who believes figures don't lie, but admits than under analysis some of them won't stand up either.

The most important quality in a leader is that of being acknowledged as such. All leaders whose fitness is questioned read more

The most important quality in a leader is that of being acknowledged as such. All leaders whose fitness is questioned are clearly lacking in force.

Business is a lot like a game of tennis — those who serve well usually end up winning

Business is a lot like a game of tennis — those who serve well usually end up winning

The very essence of leadership is [that] you have a vision. It's got to be a vision you articulate clearly read more

The very essence of leadership is [that] you have a vision. It's got to be a vision you articulate clearly and forcefully on every occasion. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.

If I had to sum up in a word what makes a good manager, I'd say decisiveness. You can use read more

If I had to sum up in a word what makes a good manager, I'd say decisiveness. You can use the fanciest computers to gather the numbers, but in the end you have to set a timetable and act.

A manufacturing district . . . sends out, as it were, suckers
into all its neighborhood.

A manufacturing district . . . sends out, as it were, suckers
into all its neighborhood.

The executive exists to make sensible exceptions to general rules.

The executive exists to make sensible exceptions to general rules.

Businesses are successful because someone makes the sacrifices others are unwilling to.

Businesses are successful because someone makes the sacrifices others are unwilling to.

This business will never hold water.

This business will never hold water.