George M. Verity Discusses Success and Its Impact on Character."Success is the greatest test of character. "Some can stand very little success, others a great deal, but the history of the lives and accomplishments of men give much evidence to prove that almost every man has a limit to the degree of success that he can attain without losing control of one or more of the factors or powers that have made him successful. "The world needs men who can stand success and who, when they have found it, will use it in the interest of mankind." George M. Verity on "Success and Character" Select the image or link below to read the entire article.
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Buck Rodgers, IBM Vice-President, Desired IBM Wild Ducks Called "Royal Dissenter."Mr. Buck Rodgers, an amazing IBM executive marketing manager, defined the type of Wild Duck that was known within IBM as a "Royal Dissenter." After years of study and experience around Wild Ducks, I often wonder which of these two was the harder:
"If what the wild goose tried to do is to be commended in any way, then it must above all watch out for one thing--that it hold on to itself. As soon as it notices that the tame geese have any kind of power over it, then away, away in migratory flight." In simple words: If you are surrounded by tame ducks, find another company to work for! Fly away from the tame ducks—geese. Peter E. Greulich, THINK Again! The Rometty Edition Select the image or icon provided below to read more about Buck Rodgers "Royal Dissenters." Book Review and Quotes from John Gunther's "Eisenhower: The Man and the Symbol""In our hatred of war—in our repudiation of rule by force which means enslavement—we still cannot forget those ennobling traits of human character which alone can carry men forward to victory, when war is thrust upon us. … Weakness cannot cooperate with anything. "We have got to be strong." General Dwight D. Eisenhower The following are a few words from John Gunther's book entitled, "Eisenhower: The Man and the Symbol" that describe our former President.
Peter E. Greulich, Book Review of Eisenhower: The Man and the Symbol Select the image or link provided below to read the full book review. |
Peter E. GreulichPeter E. has been studying IBM and early American corporate history since his retirement in 2011. These are his thoughts and musings, and of those whose biographies and autobiographies he has read with links to articles and book reviews on this website. Contact the author directly.
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