Dinesh Paliwal Quotes
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Relationships are personal, even in business, so sharing some of yourself and taking an interest in others helps to build trust and break down walls.
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Connected vehicle technologies are revolutionizing and democratizing transportation for safer, smarter, more responsible, and more accessible driving.
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The real competitive advantage will come to countries and companies who differentiate their offerings through education, innovation, and productivity.
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When our schedules are busy, and we are working hard on the tasks immediately at hand, it can be difficult to see that big, potential breakthrough idea right in front of us, much less act on it.
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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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A degree in Liberal Arts has long been considered the most adaptable, with humanitarian and societal studies that prepare graduates to enter a wide variety of careers.
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Every quarter, we give an award for a breakthrough idea even if it doesn't make it to market.
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At Harman, we had to reinvent ourselves so that we can compete on a global playing field. We did it by instituting a culture where teams can take calculated risks. But to inspire such a shift in mindset requires meaningful rewards across the ranks and freedom to experiment and innovate. I like to think of it as our courage culture.
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Leaders have to be intensely aware and be bold and flexible enough to adjust course ahead of impending changes.
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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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I have a big bias to the people who understand global aspects.
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Brightstar's global infrastructure, deep wireless experience, and strong channel relationships makes it an optimal partner as we expand the global reach of Harman Lifestyle products and the Harman Kardon brand.
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Problem-solving is essential to engineering. Engineers are constantly on the lookout for a better way to do things.
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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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I know that my day wouldn't be nearly as streamlined or productive if it weren't for my team - a team that begins with my Executive Assistant.
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On the professional side, I derive great happiness and energy by solving tough business and organisational problems - even taking on tough meetings with customers.
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Engineering has proven to be one of the most fruitful tracks of study in the job market, as the skills and training developed by an engineering program are far more versatile than many believed.
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Reverse innovation is an innovation that is first adopted in developing markets and flows uphill to mature markets. This concept directs forward-looking companies to look beyond industrialized nations to draw new ideas, products, and processes from emerging economies.