Alan Mulally Quotes
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The purpose of business is to make a reasonable return by making products and services that people want and value. If you are not, you are wasting resources.
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I've been through geopolitical and economic cycles.
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It's all about producing products people want.
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The reason I loved working at Boeing was because I loved the idea of air travel as a way of bringing people and cultures together - because when we come together as people and cultures, we realize that we are not that different after all, and when we realize that we are not that different after all, the world becomes a better place.
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Everybody cares about not only quality and functionality, but they also want the power of choice, whether it's a small vehicle or a large vehicle.
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The similarities between commercial airplanes and automobiles are striking. It's all about safe and efficient transportation using the latest technology and the best fuel efficiency.
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I think my first-ever car was a Chevrolet, 1960.
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I really like working with talented people to do something for a lot of people around our world.
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If you have a common purpose and an environment in which people want to help others succeed, the problems will be fixed quickly.
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At the most fundamental level, it is an honor to serve - at whatever type or size of organization you are privileged to lead, whether it is a for-profit or nonprofit. It is an honor to serve. Starting from that foundation, it is important to have a compelling vision and a comprehensive plan.
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All of us want to know that we are doing great things, that we are touching a lot of people, and that what we are doing is something bigger than ourselves.
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The automobile has moved into the mainstream of our integrated digital world.
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Automobiles are fun and exciting. We need them. They are a part of our lives.
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I love hanging out with skilled and motivated people.
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A lot of people don't want to get bad news.
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You can't improve if you don't know what the real situation is.
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Having one national standard for mpg and CO2 is extremely important.
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I really do believe that working together works, and it's amazing to me.
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I know how inter-dependent the world is.
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The purpose of life is to love and be loved... what could possibly be more energizing than that?
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Be true to yourself and your values.
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You need to have a can-do attitude. There is always a way.
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I don't see anything changing about our desire for quality and fuel efficiency and safety and smart design, no matter what the vehicle size.
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We want people to still have choices - Ford cars and trucks, whatever works for their lifestyle.