From time to time, there are interviews on TV or quotes in newspaper and magazine articles ,
excerpts from books or magazines that are worth saving. The following quotes and
excerpts are from a diverse group of individuals, including Internet billionaire and Dallas
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban to golf superstar Tiger Woods.
Discuss. Ponder. Debate. At the end of the day, enjoy.
Jeffrey Pfeffer, author, “The Human Equation: Buildinq Profits by Putting People First”
“When times are qood, a jackass can run a successful company, and we’ve seen that
lately. It’s when times are bad that you really have the opportunity to gain some
competitive leverage. You should ask yourself, “How can I get and retain the best
people? How can I build customer relationships, introduce new products, and really gain
competitive advantage?”
— Red Herring – May 1-15,2001 , p. 141.
On Convergence
“Convergence is dead,” says Cuban. “There is no more analog. It’s just digital. Because
of that, content can be anywhere, go anywhere and do anything, and that changes
everything.”
— MediaWeek, “A Convergence Zone – Cable’s Niche Brands Perfect ForMultiple
Platforms,” April 24, 2006. — Mark Cuban
Forrest Carr, news director, WFLA, Tampa, FLA
“Convergence frightens many people who wonder whether their current skill sets have
prepared them for — or will even be needed in — that great undiscovered country, the
future.”
