ABOUT THIS POST: On my podcast, I recently discussed Peter F. Drucker’s best quotes on leadership. This was Preceded by an episode about Drucker’s best quotes on leadership, a third episode on his humorous quotes and fourth on his profound quotes.
I created this post so that anyone listening to the podcast can grab the quotes here. Conversely, you can listen or watch the podcast here:
Listen: https://leadersmith.podbean.com/e/notable-quotables-peter-f-drucker-s-humor-and-wit-episode-159/
Watch: https://youtu.be/sey8ggJ8YzY
Enjoy!
PROFOUND QUOTES
“What cannot be measured cannot be managed.”
“The three most charismatic leaders in this century inflicted more suffering on the human race than almost any trio in history: Hitler, Stalin, and Mao. What matters is not the leader’s charisma. What matters is the leader’s mission.”
“Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.”
“The most serious mistakes are not being made as a result of wrong answers. The true dangerous thing is asking the wrong question.”
“The customer rarely buys what the company thinks it’s selling.”
“Profit is not the purpose of a business, but rather the test of its validity.”
“Look upon every obstacle as part payment towards your success.”
“Growth that adds volume without improving productivity is fat. Growth that diminishes productivity is cancer.”
“Absolute size by itself is no indicator of success and achievement, let alone of managerial competence. Being the right size is.”
“No one has ever failed to find the facts they are looking for.”
“Do what you do best, and outsource the rest.”
“It is better to pick the wrong priority than none at all.”
“It’s amazing how many things busy people are doing that never will be missed.”
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Dr. Darin Gerdes is a tenured Professor of Management in the College of Business at Charleston Southern University He is also the host of the Leadersmith Podcast and a Co-founder of the Excellence in Leadership Institute.
All ideas expressed on www.daringerdes.com are his own.
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