Alfred P. Sloan

"The purpose of profit is to enable the business to grow and serve better."

"Teamwork is the ability to work toward a common goal."

"The test of integrity is what you do when no one is watching."

"A company is only as good as the people who work for it."

"Success requires both luck and hard work."

"The only way to fail is to give up."

"A leader must be willing to learn from those beneath him."

"The greatest investment is in your people."

"Change is inevitable; progress is optional."

"A successful organization is one that adapts to change."

"The responsibility of leadership is to create a clear vision."

"Respect is earned, not given."

"The market rewards those who serve customers well."

"A company must reinvent itself to remain relevant."

"Leadership is about making the right decisions at the right time."

"The future is created by those who believe in it."

"A leader must have the wisdom to know what he doesn't know."

"Success is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."

"The greatest achievement is to make others successful."

"A company's reputation is its most valuable asset."

"The role of strategy is to guide decision-making."

"Leadership is the art of getting someone to do what you want because they want to do it."

"A business that does not innovate will be left behind."

"The measure of a leader is his ability to inspire others."

"Success requires a clear vision and unwavering commitment."

"The most important quality of a leader is integrity."

"A company succeeds when its people are engaged and motivated."

"Change happens faster than our ability to understand it."

"The foundation of business is trust."

"A leader must be able to see beyond the present moment."