Dinesh Paliwal Quotes
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Humans get distracted when we see and touch something.
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Giving back to the communities and institutions that helped us achieve success is a value we share and a privilege we embrace.
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The acquisition of Symphony Teleca... gives us immediate scale in software services. With the addition of cloud, mobility, and analytics competencies, we will accelerate solutions for the connected car and for a broader set of industries and markets.
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To most people, paranoia carries a negative connotation. I believe it is one of the most valuable attributes a leader can have. It is about self-reflection and having the courage, humility, and discipline to constantly ask uncomfortable questions that can potentially poke holes in your strategy and challenge your conventional thinking.
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At the end of the day, I am a Marwari. So I will always think of business like a Marwari!
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I feel burnout comes as a result of consistent over-simulation.
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Engineers are often defined by their output.
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Oftentimes, successful brands can lose discipline or become complacent over time, applying less rigor to the cost control and returns on investment.
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Many Western nations have made significant gains through automation and operational excellence, while emerging markets rely on ever-increasing numbers of workers. Each will improve their competitive position only by examining every element of operations to make existing resources more efficient and to deliver real value at lower cost.
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I am still close to India personally.
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Uncertainty is bad for business.
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Engineers have shown to embody a tremendous amount of leadership skills through the collaborative educational environment.
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Multinational brands, especially those with successful legacies, often struggle in emerging countries.
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A strong working relationship requires every participant to be on the same page.
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After I finished my degree in India in 1980, I came to the U.S. to get a master's, and I was teaching quantum physics to freshmen. As I got my bearings as to what goes on in labs, I understood that to teach, you have to learn.
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Every good business story has a conflict and triumph at the core and a turning point where a transformation takes place.
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In the future, we'll be working and relaxing in cars.
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I am baffled by many Western politicians who continually blame low-cost imported goods for their own economic challenges.
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The big deal for me has always been innovation.
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I was known for being quite... ruthless at ABB. I drove hard targets, pushed my people. But I was always fair. Once I was convinced of someone, I let them handle things themselves. But if you kept doing badly, there was no place for you.
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Whether you lead an early-stage startup or a well-established company, it is critical to challenge yourself and your team to prepare for the next disruptive force - be it a shift in the market, a new consumer trend, or a competing innovation.
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The global 'currency wars' are likely here to stay due to the fine line between legitimate monetary balancing and sometimes self-serving trade manipulation. But these artificial mechanisms lack tangible or lasting value.
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As devices become more portable and content is increasingly digital, connectivity is fast becoming a fundamental expectation and lifestyle requirement.
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Leaders who can push themselves beyond their comfort zones and understand how to harness the power of reverse innovation have the chance to become the next great visionaries.