We're not in the business of shaping consumer demand. We respond to it. Steve Largent More Quotes by Steve Largent More Quotes From Steve Largent I think leadership is more than being able to cross the t's and dot the i's. It's about character and integrity and work ethic. Steve Largent integritycharacterthinking Here's a memonic device that I feel teaches how we can properly cope with failure. Forget about your failures; don't dwell on past mistakes Anticipate failure; realize that we all make mistakes. Intensity in everything you do; never be a failure for lack of effort. Learn from your mistakes; don't repeat previous errors. Understand why you failed; diagnose your mistakes so as to not repeat them. Respond, don't react to errors; responding corrects mistakes while reacting magnifies them. Elevate your self-concept. It's OK to fail, everyone does; now how are you going to deal with the failure Steve Largent leadershipmistakesports These companies know that at their current size they're not going to be big enough to have the necessary capital, and they don't have enough spectrum to get to the third generation. Steve Largent sizegenerationssports Gun control is not the answer to stop crimes committed with firearms. Steve Largent crimegunanswers The things that have taken place over my career have been unbelievable. I have a lot of great moments to cherish. Steve Largent cherishcareerstaken I don't have the fire in the belly right now. It's one of those been there, done that deals. Steve Largent donefiresports Sometimes Congress likes to milk an issue. Steve Largent milkissueslikes When a child grows up without a father, there is an empty place where someone must stand, providing an example of character and confidence. Steve Largent confidencesportschildren A child can escape the shadows. Steve Largent shadowchildren Life is very good. I'm the president and Chief Executive Officer of the Wireless trade association, the CTIA. Steve Largent associationpresidentsports Where is the harm in the wireless industry? Steve Largent wirelessindustryharm People are very protective of their cell phones, how it's used, where it's used and how much it costs. It has become a very personal issue for a whole lot of people in this country. Steve Largent phonessportscountry Steve Jobs was a visionary in the technology and telecom community. His contributions to innovating communications have forever changed our industry and our lives. He will be greatly missed. Steve Largent communicationtechnologyjobs Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to every individual who was affected by these powerful storms, ... Despite facing serious obstacles, the wireless industrys response to these natural disasters was nothing short of Herculean. We remain fully committed to aiding and assisting our subscribers in the affected regions in whatever way we can. Steve Largent stormpowerfulprayer We're not necessarily the ski boat, we're the skier. There are countries like Japan and Korea and others who are the ski boat at this point, but we're getting pulled right behind them. Steve Largent japansportscountry This is going to become a battle for access to your home and office plus mobility. It's about who can provide the biggest and least expensive and fastest pipe to your home and office and offer you a mobility feature. Steve Largent officehomesports This years keynote session is a clear reminder that wireless data technology is expanding its reach beyond that of an alternative to wireline telephony. We have gathered an exclusive group of business leaders to share how wireless is being integrated into their companys business strategies and what it means for their bottom lines. The presence of these telecom, media and entertainment giants on our center stage is a great indicator of the impact wireless data has made on countless industries. Steve Largent impacttechnologymean It sure made me feel good to be here today, and have so many people say so many kind things. Steve Largent feel-goodsportspeople There's nothing like playing. You can coach and you can be around the game, but there is nothing like playing. It's just so much fun. Steve Largent gamesfunsports When you start thinking about taking pictures, sending an e-mail, receiving an e-mail, speaking into your phone and have it transcript voice into text and then sent as an e-mail, it's mind-boggling. Steve Largent phonessportsthinking
