My definition of an executive's job is brief and to the point. It is simply this: Getting things done through other people.

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I believe in trusting men, not only once but twice - in giving a failure...

I believe in trusting men, not only once but twice - in giving a failure...

The five separate fingers are five independent units. Close them and the fist multiplies strength....

The five separate fingers are five independent units. Close them and the fist multiplies strength....

We get real results only in proportion to the real values we give.

We get real results only in proportion to the real values we give.

No matter what his position or experience in life, there is in everyone more latent...

No matter what his position or experience in life, there is in everyone more latent...

I cannot remember a time when the Golden Rule was not my motto and precept,...

I cannot remember a time when the Golden Rule was not my motto and precept,...

Success cannot come from standstill men. Methods change and men must change with them.

Success cannot come from standstill men. Methods change and men must change with them.

The best of merchandise will go back to the shelf unless handled by a conscientious,...

The best of merchandise will go back to the shelf unless handled by a conscientious,...

Luck is always the last refuge of laziness and incompetence.

Luck is always the last refuge of laziness and incompetence.

Determine to do some thinking for yourself. Don't live entirely upon the thoughts of others....

Determine to do some thinking for yourself. Don't live entirely upon the thoughts of others....

The men who have furnished me with my greatest inspiration have not been men of...

The men who have furnished me with my greatest inspiration have not been men of...

The thought in my mind was that I must be a good merchant. If I...

The thought in my mind was that I must be a good merchant. If I...

No company can afford not to move forward. It may be at the top of...

No company can afford not to move forward. It may be at the top of...

Change is vital, improvement the logical form of change.

Change is vital, improvement the logical form of change.

The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary...

The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary...

Selling is our No. 1 job. Never get away from selling a lot of merchandise...

Selling is our No. 1 job. Never get away from selling a lot of merchandise...

I never trust an executive who tends to pass the buck. Nor would I want...

I never trust an executive who tends to pass the buck. Nor would I want...

The greatest teacher I know is the job itself.

The greatest teacher I know is the job itself.

Courteous treatment will make a customer a walking advertisement.

Courteous treatment will make a customer a walking advertisement.

No serious-minded man should have time for the mediocre in any phase of his living.

No serious-minded man should have time for the mediocre in any phase of his living.

Salesmanship is limitless. Our very living is selling. We are all salespeople.

Salesmanship is limitless. Our very living is selling. We are all salespeople.