Business Strategy Quotes by Top Minds.

“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” ~Michael Porter, Harvard Business School Professor.
“What we need to do is always lean into the future; when the world changes around you and when it changes against you – what used to be a tail wind is now a head wind – you have to lean into that and figure out what to do because complaining isn’t a strategy.” ~Jeff Bezos, former Amazon CEO.
“It’s very clear that AI is going to impact every industry. I think that every nation needs to make sure that AI is a part of their national strategy. Every country will be impacted.” ~Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO.
“You must always be able to predict what’s next and then have the flexibility to evolve.” ~Marc Benioff, Salesforce CEO.
“You can only do so many things great. Cast aside everything else.” ~Tim Cook, Apple CEO.
“Focusing solely on what you can potentially do better than any other organization is the only path to greatness.” ~Jim Collins, Author of Good To Great.
“In a world that is changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.” ~Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO.
“Strategy 101 is about choices: You can’t be all things to all people.” ~Michael Porter
“If we win the hearts and minds of employees, we’re going to have better business success.” ~Mary Barra, General Motors CEO.
“As leaders, it is incumbent on all of us to make sure we are building a world in which every individual has an opportunity to thrive. Understanding what AI can do and how it fits into your strategy is the beginning, not the end, of that process.” ~Andrew Ng
“Alignment of business strategy and risk appetite should minimize the firm’s exposure to large and unexpected losses. In addition, the firm’s risk management capabilities need to be commensurate with the risks it expects to take.” ~Jerome Powell
“The message of the Kaizen strategy is that not a day should go by without some kind of improvement being made somewhere in the company.” ~Masaaki Imai
“Finally, strategy must have continuity. It can’t be constantly reinvented.” ~Michael Porter
“You cannot be everything to everybody, no matter what the size of your business or how deep its pockets.” ~Jack Welch, Former CEO of General Electric.
“Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy’s strategy.” ~Sun Tzu, The Art of War.
“The men who have succeeded are men who have chosen one line and stuck to it.” ~Andrew Carnegie
“I really don’t have much respect for the people who live their lives motivated by an exit strategy existing, being performed. There was no option that we were trained in that says, If it gets too hard, get up and leave.” ~Andy Grove, former Intel CEO.
“We have a strategic plan. It’s called doing things.” ~Herb Kelleher, Co-Founder of Southwest Airlines.
“I’m convinced that about half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.” ~Steve Jobs, Co-Founder of Apple.
“I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.” –~John D. Rockefeller
“What I found over the years is the most important thing is for a team to come together over a compelling vision, a comprehensive strategy for achieving that vision, and then a relentless implementation plan.” ~Alan Mulally
“I’m here to build something for the long-term. Anything else is a distraction.” ~Mark Zuckerberg, Founder of Facebook.
“Cutting prices or putting things on sale is not sustainable business strategy. The other side of it is that you can’t cut enough costs to save your way to prosperity.” ~Howard Schultz
“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” ~John D. Rockefeller
“The problem with a cost reduction strategy is that there is a finite limit. You can only get to zero.” ~Eliyahu Goldratt
“In a period of economic downturn, the overwhelming instinct is to pare back, cut costs, and lay off. If you do that, do so with your strategy in mind. The worst mistake is to cut across the board. Instead, reconnect and recommit to a clear strategy that will distinguish yourself from others.” ~Michael Porter