Tom Peters
Tom Peters
Thomas J. "Tom" Petersis an American writer on business management practices, best known for In Search of Excellence...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth7 November 1942
CountryUnited States of America
military war mean
Authority never matches responsibility. That's one of the great myths and delusions of all times. Winning managers and individual performers at all levels know that effectiveness means building your own network and creating your own authority. Those who succeed always reach far beyond formal deputation, take initiatives, and take the heat when things go awry. That's true in the military in times of war, true for 200 person manufacturing firms, and true at giant automakers or software companies.
attitude doe matter
...high end does not necessarily equal high price. It's a matter of attitude.
offering quality matter
It doesn't matter what product or service you're offering; there is unlimited ability to improve the quality of anything.
business lunch dull
You are who you go to lunch with! Break bread with cool and you will become more cool. Conversely: break bread with dull and well, you can figure it out.
skills political want
Want to accomplish something, any-damn-thing? Sharpen your political skills!
art listening masters
To sell is above all to master the art and science of listening.
phrases waste wasting-time
Musing on the phrase 'waste of time.' So much more complex than it appears. Many 'wastes of time' small talk, daydreaming are imperatives.
passion race mad
The race will go to the curious, the slightly mad, and those with an un-satiated passion for learning and dare-deviltry.
volunteer next strategy
What is my personal strategy for the next 10 hours? Who can I talk with or what can I volunteer for to learn something new?
running mean opportunity
If you're a leader, your whole reason for living is to help human beings develop - to really develop people and make work a place that's energetic and exciting and a growth opportunity, whether you're running a Housekeeping Department or Google. I mean, this is not rocket science.
quality coherence dominance
Without exception, the dominance and coherence of culture proved to be an essential quality of the excellent companies.
past high-standards levels
Have you set high standards in the past that make it clear what level of performance you demand?
Listen while you can, so that you can lead when you must.
limits committed ability
Be guided by the axiom: There are no limits to the ability to contribute on the part of a properly selected, well-trained, appropriately supported, and, above all, committed person.