Work eight hours and sleep eight hours and make sure that they are not the same hours.
—T. Boone Pickens
Topics: Work
Far too many executives have become more concerned with the “four P’s”—pay, perks, power and prestige—rather than making profits for shareholders.
—T. Boone Pickens
Topics: Business
I’ve always believed that it’s important to show a new look periodically. Predictability can lead to failure.
—T. Boone Pickens
Topics: Change
Be willing to make decisions. That’s the most important quality in a good leader. Don’t fall victim to what I call the ‘ready-aim-aim-aim-aim syndrome’. You must be willing to fire.
—T. Boone Pickens
Topics: Decisions
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