Tom Peters

Notable Quotes



For the blue-collar worker, the driving force behind change was factory automation using programmable machine tools. For the office worker, it's office automation using computer technology: enterprise-resource-planning systems, groupware, intranets, extranets, expert systems, the Web, and e-commerce.

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The simple act of paying positive attention to people has a great deal to do with productivity.

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Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders.

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Stop being conned by the old mantra that says, 'Leaders are cool, managers are dweebs.' Instead, follow the Peters Principle: Leaders are cool. Managers are cool too!

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As a consumer, you want to associate with brands whose powerful presence creates a halo effect that rubs off on you.

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If you're not confused, you're not paying attention.

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One simply cannot pay tribute to Stephen Covey without saying at the outset that he was a lovely human being.

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I know it sounds crazy, but you've got to let what you're going to do find you, rather than you pursuing it.

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My problem is not that I see all 17 sides of any issue, but I'm equally passionate about all 17 sides simultaneously.

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Test fast, fail fast, adjust fast.

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