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I think it is an immutable law in business that words are words, explanations are explanations, promises are promises - but only performance is reality. ↗

— Harold S. Geneen

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I started rejecting the proper way to sing and I started singing. ↗

— Adam Lambert

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The best way to inspire people to superior performance is to convince them by everything you do and by your everyday attitude that you are wholeheartedly supporting them. ↗

— Harold S. Geneen

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Hemingway never grew out of adolescence. His scope and depth stayed shallow because he had no idea what women are for. ↗

— Rex Stout

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Every company has two organizational structures: The formal one is written on the charts; the other is the everyday relationship of the men and women in the organization. ↗

— Harold S. Geneen

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I don't believe in just ordering people to do things. You have to sort of grab an oar and row with them. ↗

— Harold S. Geneen

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It is an immutable law in business that words are words, explanations are explanations, promises are promises-but only performance is reality. ↗

— Harold S. Geneen

#explanations #immutable #law #only #performance

It's better to take over and build upon an existing business than to start a new one. ↗

— Harold S. Geneen

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Performance stands out like a ton of diamonds. Nonperformance can always be explained away. ↗

— Harold S. Geneen

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Uncertainty will always be part of the taking charge process. ↗

— Harold S. Geneen

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