“If the bubble reputation can be obtained only at the cannon's mouth, I am willing to go there for it, provided the cannon is empty.” IfsWillingMouthsEmptyReputationCowardiceBubblesCannons Book:Tales, Speeches, Essays, and Sketches Source: Tales, Speeches, Essays, and Sketches
“In an intellectual revolution there must be ideas and advocates willing to challenge an entire profession, the establishment itself, willing to spend their reputations and careers in spreading the idea through deeds as well as words.” WellsIdeasChallengesCareersWillingRevolutionIntellectualDeedsProfessionReputationEstablishment Author:Jude Wanniski
“Look, every institution will make mistakes. I acknowledge we make mistakes, and they can hurt my reputation and our company's. But you also must be willing to let go a little bit, trust others, and not always be so stringent, provided you have robust controls.” LooksLittlesBitsHurtMistakeCompanyWillingLetting GoLittle BitInstitutionsReputationAcknowledgeMaking MistakesRobustWe Make MistakesTrust Others Author:Jamie Dimon
“I don't parade my family out for display, which is the way it will stay. Yet I have a reputation for being cooperative with the press. That's because when I do give an interview, I'm willing to tell the truth about what I do for a living and how goofy it is sometimes - and how volatile it can also be.” WayGivingSometimesWillingMy FamilyPressesReputationInterviewsTelling The TruthDisplayParadesGoofyCooperatives Author:Tom Hanks
“Entrepreneurs are risk takers, willing to roll the dice with their money or reputation on the line in support of an idea or enterprise. They willingly assume responsibility for the success or failure of a venture and are answerable for all its facets.” IdeasLinesResponsibilitySupportRiskWillingEntrepreneurAssumingReputationEnterpriseVentureFacetsRisk-takingDiceSuccess Or Failure Book:Going for It: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur Source: Going for It: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur