Most of our executives make very sound decisions. The trouble is many of them have turned out not to have read more

Most of our executives make very sound decisions. The trouble is many of them have turned out not to have been right.

The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going.

The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going.

Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive read more

Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.

I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any read more

I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.

Business leaders often get credit for the successful decisions that were forced on them.

Business leaders often get credit for the successful decisions that were forced on them.

A real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken a new action. If there's no action, you haven't read more

A real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken a new action. If there's no action, you haven't truly decided.

Shelving hard decisions is the least ethical course.

Shelving hard decisions is the least ethical course.

Indecision is like a stepchild: if he does not wash his hands, he is called dirty, if he does, he read more

Indecision is like a stepchild: if he does not wash his hands, he is called dirty, if he does, he is wasting water.

Most of the things we decide are not what we know to be the best. We say yes, merely because read more

Most of the things we decide are not what we know to be the best. We say yes, merely because we are driven into a corner and must say somethign. - Essays.