I was lucky to have a great dad. James McNerney More Quotes by James McNerney More Quotes From James McNerney I start with peoples growth, my own growth included. I dont start with the companys strategy or products. I start with peoples growth because I believe that if the people who are running and participating in a company grow, then the companys growth will in many respects take care of itself. James McNerney running believe people Leadership development is about helping people grow, and if I can get people as individuals growing, then I've got a company that grows. James McNerney growing development people These are tough and unusual times and I don't see the negative global economic situation abating anytime soon. James McNerney unusual tough negative The key to making acquisitions is being ready because you really never know when the right big one is going to come along. James McNerney never being know you There was no question that in our house doing well, doing it the right way, school, sports - there was an expectation. One of the things I've taken away from that is that I'm unafraid to expect a fair amount from people. It makes them so much better - you're doing them a disservice if you don't. James McNerney you sports people school My sports were team sports: ice hockey and baseball. The whole team dynamic is similar in business. Leadership is earned - the captain earns that role; it's not because he's the coach's son. These are all things we know, but in today's world, it's not a bad idea to remind ourselves. James McNerney business leadership sports son
