“The key to our success is focusing on one insurmountable task each day and surmounting the hell out of it. It’s tenacity–that’s what powers the entrepreneurial spirit.”
–Jackie Summers, co-founder, Jack from Brooklyn
“What praise ultimately does is hold up a mirror. It acknowledges what people already think about themselves: that they’re good at what they do. You’re making someone happy and fulfilled and more excited to work with you. And for almost no effort at all.”
–Ross McCammon, the Esquire guy
“Politics comes from secrecy. The leadership of the company–who has all the information–has the power to change that. It’s the leader who can tell all the employees everything, and by so doing, take the secrecy away.”
–Mark Leslie, former chairman and CEO, Veritas Software