In most cases being a good boss means hiring talented people and then getting out of their way.

Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible.

It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to to , We hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.

As I have earlier noted, the most important things in life and in business can't be measured. The trite bromide 'If you can measure it, you can manage it' has been a hindrance in the building a great real-world organization, just as it has been a hindrance in evaluating the real-world economy. It is character, not numbers, that make the world go —round. How can we possibly measure the qualities of human existence that give our lives and careers meaning? How about grace, kindness, and integrity? What value do we put on passion, devotion, and trust? How much do cheerfulness, the lilt of a human voice, and a touch of pride add to our lives? Tell me, please, if you can, how to value friendship, cooperation, dedication, and spirit. Categorically, the firm that ignores the intangible qualities that the human beings who are our colleagues bring to their careers will never build a great workforce or a great organization.

The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.

Never be satisfied with less than your very best effort. If you strive for the top and miss, you'll still 'beat the pack.

The behavior of any bureaucratic organization can best be understood by assuming that it is controlled by a secret cabal of its enemies.

The show doesn't go on because it's ready it goes on because it's 11:30.

Unfortunately it's also true to say that good management is a bit like oxygen - it's invisible and you don't notice its presence until it's gone, and then you're sorry.

Most of the upper management of I.S. were undead. I always thought it was because the job was easier if you didn't have a soul.

Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.

God will always respond to our responsible management of the riches we have received from Him with promotion and stability

The world's existence is with common intent. No one has ownership of it. One may do whatever suits him. You cannot criticize him; you cannot say, —This is wrong'. You cannot even think it. Everything is under nature's management.

Effective leadership is doing important things first. Effective management is knowing what is important.

If you truly desire to be great, you must understand time management.

Leadership is not about the power and status of one but the empowerment and service of all. That is what it should be and that is how it should be measured.

The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.

In a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence.

Why are we surprised at problems in a world that's run by the kind of people who dominate meetings?

Adding manpower to a late project is like getting nine women pregnant in hopes of obtaining a baby in one month.