It is an immutable law in business that words are words, explanations are explanations, promises are promises-but only performance is reality.Managing, 1984
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Harold S. Geneen was a prominent American businessman and the chairman and CEO of International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation (ITT) from 1959 to 1977. He is known for transforming ITT into a multi-national conglomerate through aggressive acquisitions and management strategies, making it one of the largest companies in the world during his tenure. Geneen was also recognized for his leadership style and written works on management and corporate governance.
1910–2018·lived 108 years
It is an immutable law in business that words are words, explanations are explanations, promises are promises-but only performance is reality.Managing, 1984
In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later.
Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions.Managing, p. 45, 1984
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