Quote to lead by
Communication

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“I think that one of the most important qualities is being a good listener.  I try to give the person I am speaking with my full and direct attention, and to really focus on what they are saying.  Too often we can miss important and valuable messages that others are sending us by not giving them the attention they deserve.” 

Lawrence A. Weinbach, Chairman, President and CEO, Unisys Corporation

“Listen.  Leadership has less to do with walking in front and leading the way than it does with listening to the needs of the people of the company and meeting them.  Stay in touch with your co-workers and encourage them to stay in touch with you to make sure you are all working together…”

Charles M. Cawley, Chairman and CEO, MBNA America Bank, N.A.

“I have found that the two best qualities a CEO can have are the ability to listen and to assume the best motives in others.  I am the first person to admit that I don’t know the answer to every problem.  I look to every person who works at McDonalds from the restaurant crew member to my peers, to help me make the best decisions for our company.” 

Jack M. Greenberg, Chairman and CEO, McDonalds Corp.

“A leader seeks and cultivates diversity…diversity of ideas, style, culture, gender, and race.  Leaders know that ideas are what counts and that they come from all over.” 

William Stravropoulos, President and CEO, Dow Chemical Company

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Quotes to lead by: Climate | Vision | Leadership | Communication