Anne M. Mulcahy Quotes & Sayings

“Whenever an earthquake or tsunami takes thousands of innocent lives, a shocked world talks of little else.”

“Employees who believe that management is concerned about them as a whole person - not just an employee - are more productive, more satisfied, more fulfilled. Satisfied employees mean satisfied customers, which leads to profitability.”

“Employees are a company's greatest asset - they're your competitive advantage. You want to attract and retain the best; provide them with encouragement, stimulus, and make them feel that they are an integral part of the company's mission.”

“Whenever an earthquake or tsunami takes thousands of innocent lives, a shocked world talks of little else. I'll never forget the wrenching days I spent in Haiti last year for Save the Children just weeks after the earthquake.”

“One of the things we often miss in succession planning is that it should be gradual and thoughtful, with lots of sharing of information and knowledge and perspective, so that it's almost a non-event when it happens.”

“Investing in early childhood nutrition is a surefire strategy. The returns are incredibly high.”

“Customers require the effective integration of technologies to simplify their workflow and boost efficiency.”

“Turnaround or growth, it's getting your people focused on the goal that is still the job of leadership.”

“Sustainable development is a proven catalyst for Xerox innovation.”

“When I became CEO of Xerox 10 years ago, the company's situation was dire. Debt was mounting, the stock sinking and bankers were calling. People urged me to declare bankruptcy, but I felt personally responsible for tens of thousands of employees.”