Quotes by Harold S. Geneen

Harold S. Geneen was a transformative figure in the world of corporate management, best known for his tenure as CEO of ITT Corporation from 1959 to 1977. Born on March 24, 1910, in a small village in England, Geneen emigrated to the United States as a child, where he would later revolutionize business practices. Under his leadership, ITT expanded into a diverse conglomerate, emphasizing decentralized management and strategic acquisitions. Geneen's legacy lives on through his influential writings on management, including his celebrated book, "Managing," which continues to inspire business leaders today.

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"In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later."

Harold S. Geneen

"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

"The five essential entrepreneurial skills for success: Concentration, Discrimination, Organization, Innovation and Communication."

Harold S. Geneen

"Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions."

Harold S. Geneen

"Leadership cannot really be taught. It can only be learned."

Harold S. Geneen

"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

"It is much more difficult to measure nonperformance than performance."

Harold S. Geneen

"Management must manage!"

Harold S. Geneen

"Managers in all too many American companies do not achieve the desired results because nobody makes them do it."

Harold S. Geneen

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