James L. Hayes Quotes (5 Quotes)

Money does motivate but only for a short time and only as long as it serves as a measure of worth or of power or of victory.

Many people equate good management with perfection. This is a fallacy. If perfection could be achieved, there would be no need for management.

Effective managers live in the present -- but concentrate on the future.

Jingshen is the Mandarin word for spirit and vivacity. It is an important word for those who would lead, because above all things, spirit andvivacity set effective organizations apart from those that will decline and die.

A basic rule for managers is 'Pass the pride down.' People like to create when they can earn recognition for their ideas. When a good idea surfaces, the creator's immediate superiors should show prompt appreciation.