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Web links:
Management General: "Inspire Confidence and Trust!" 1997
Managing Problems
I.T.T.  Industries today
Anthony Sampson on Geneen
Geneen Obituary 1997 from the Wall Street Journal
Geneen Retroflective by the Sustain Ability company
Voracious Inc.- Geneen bought 350 companies for I.T.T in 20 years!

Some favorite Geneen Quotes:

"I think it is an immutable law in business that words are words, explanations are explanations,
promises are promises - but only performance is reality!"  

"Performance is your reality. Forget everything else."

"Management must Manage!!!"

"I don't believe in just ordering people to do things. You have to sort of grab an oar and row with them!"

"Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions!"

"We must not be hampered by yesterday's myths in concentrating on today's needs."

"If risk is a bucking bronco, a conglomerate is the best way to enjoy the ride!"

"Luck in business is really talent plus hard work, multiplied by your willingness to take a risk."

"The only dress code I enforced was to cover your butt with a strong performance!" 

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