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Lee Iacocca was a prominent American businessman recognized for his significant contributions to the automotive industry. Born on October 15, 1924, he is best known for his leadership at Chrysler Corporation in the 1970s and 1980s, where he implemented innovative strategies that led to the company's recovery from financial distress.

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Famous Lee Iacocca Quotes

“I've got to get stop getting fired like this. People will start to think I'm a drifter.”

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“Management is nothing more than motivating other people.”

Source: Iacocca: An Autobiography

“Start with good people, lay out the rules, communicate with your employees, motivate them and reward them. If you do all those things effectively, you can't miss.”

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“I have found that being honest is the best technique I can use. Right up front, tell people what you're trying to accomplish and what you're willing to sacrifice to accomplish it.”

“Motivation is everything. You can do the work of two people, but you can't be two people. Instead, you have to inspire the next guy down the line and get him to inspire his people.”

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Book:Iacocca: An Autobiography

Source: Iacocca: An Autobiography

“I hire people brighter than me and then I get out of their way.”

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“In the end, all business operations can be reduced to three words: people, product, and profits.”

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Book:Iacocca: An Autobiography

Source: Iacocca: An Autobiography

“Any supervisor worth his salt would rather deal with people who attempt too much than with those who try too little.”

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Book:Iacocca: An Autobiography

Source: Iacocca: An Autobiography

“The kind of people I look for to fill top management spots are the eager beavers, the mavericks. These are the guys who try to do more than they're expected to do - they always reach.”

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“A major reason capable people fail to advance is that they don't work well with their colleagues.”

Source: Iacocca: An Autobiography

“Talk to people in their own language. If you do it well, they'll say,"God, he said exactly what I was thinking." And when they begin to respect you, they'll follow you to the death.”

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“The primary skill of a manager consists of knowing how to make assignments and picking the right people to carry out those assignments”

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“I only wish I could find an institute that teaches people how to listen. Business people need to listen at least as much as they need to talk. Too many people fail to realize that real communication goes in both directions.”

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Book:Iacocca: An Autobiography

Source: Iacocca: An Autobiography

“I was fortunate to get a scholarship when I went to Lehigh University and Princeton. They were both wonderful schools. Somebody was kind enough to spend their money to educate people that they would never get to know. That's what I think philanthropy is about.”

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“People want economy, and they'll pay any price to get it.”

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“Here's what management is about: Pick good people and set the right priorities.”

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Book:Where Have All the Leaders Gone?

Source: Where Have All the Leaders Gone?

“Leadership means setting an example. When you find yourself in a position of leadership, people follow your every move.”

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Author:Lee Iacocca

“Most people are looking for security, a nice, safe, prosperous future. And there's nothing wrong with that. It's called the American Dream.”

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About the Author

Born: October 15, 1924
Known for: Businessman
Quotes: 130

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