Others' Thoughts on the Current "Leadership"

Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise.

      --Francis Bacon, essayist, philosopher, and statesman (1561-1626)

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Toynbee Meets Dubbya at Wells Fargo:
Civilizations in decline are consistently characterised by a tendency towards standardization and uniformity.

-- Arnold Toynbee, historian (1889-1975)

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Gorky: Pleasure vs. Slavery

When work is a pleasure, life is a joy!  When work is a duty, life is slavery.

      -- Maxim Gorky, author (1868-1936)

Kovacevich's "Vision and Values" (!)

"If our team members have a great attitude, feel as if they own their business, are accountable for results, are given the tools and training to get the job done, are recognized and rewarded for their accomplishments, and have fun at work then chances are their customers will be happy and satisfied too."

     -- Richard Kovacevich, Vision and Values 2005


[Isn't this sad?]