Sums it up: You're there primarily to drive financial results. We could
argue the good or the bad of that—that's a nice intellectual
discussion—but you're measured by your owners, the shareholders, and
they expect financial performance.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/on-leadership/wp/2015/06/26/ibm-is-struggling-but-former-ceo-sam-palmisano-says-he-isnt-looking-back/
And...
Q. What was the hardest part of leading a public company?
A. Not falling in love with yourself.
(That's out of context -- the answer continues -- but still.)
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3401 Silver Maple Place, Falls Church, VA 22042 (703) 204-0433
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