“From my very first day as an entrepreneur, I’ve felt the only mission worth pursuing in business is to make people’s lives better.” –Richard Branson Inspiring words from a super successful business mogul. Image credit: entrepreneur.com
Risk Taking – Ray Kroc
“If you’re not a risk taker, you should get the hell out of business.” –Ray Kroc Hard words from someone who built an massive empire. Might be worth seriously considering and implementing. Image credit: knowstartup.com
Peacekeepers In Business – Abraham Lincoln
“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.” –Abraham Lincoln Wise words from a wise man, especially when it comes to litigation, which seems rampant in our world today. Image credit: youtube.com
Money and Belief – Adam Smith
“All money is a matter of belief.” –Adam Smith Adam Smith’s work “An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations” was the foundation of modern day economic theory.
Impact – Elliott Bisnow
“There is no greater feeling in business than building a product which impacts people’s lives in a profound way. When we look around at the thousands of people who have attended Summit gatherings, it makes us smile to see new friendships, business partnerships and philanthropic initiatives that each event produces.” –Elliott Bisnow This young man […]
Leadership – John Wooden
“I think that in any group activity – whether it be business, sports, or family – there has to be leadership or it won’t be successful.” –John Wooden Given his nickname “Wizard of Westwood”, John Wooden knows his stuff when it comes to leadership and winning on and off the basketball court with an overall […]
All Your Eggs In One Basket – Elon Musk
“It’s OK to have your eggs in one basket as long as you control what happens to that basket.” –Elon Musk I think Elon Musk made this quote before branching his business ventures out to include Tesla Motors, SpaceX and Solar City! Image credit: ted.com
Quality Improvement – Tom Peters
“Almost all quality improvement comes via simplification of design, manufacturing… layout, processes, and procedures.” –Tom Peters Great advice for building your online business. Image credit: tompeters.com
Usefulness – Thomas Edison
“Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean it’s useless.” –Thomas A. Edison Sage advice from the man who is credited with inventing the light bulb and many other innovations.
People and Business – Leo Burnett
“What helps people, helps business.” –Leo Burnett Many great business leaders recognize and acknowledge that giving back to society is great for business. Nobody demonstrated this principle more than Andrew Carnegie, who according to PhilanthropyRoundtable.org his giving was and is without equal.