The best CEOs I know are teachers, and at the core of what they teach is strategy. – Michael Porter
Billions are wasted on ineffective philanthropy. Philanthropy is decades behind business in applying rigorous thinking to the use of money. – Michael Porter
The underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change. – Michael Porter
Change brings opportunities. On the other hand, change can be confusing. – Michael Porter
Well, the teacher I studied with for nineteen and a half years was a man named Paul Gavert. He was a great lieder singer, so basically Im a trained lieder singer because of that teacher. The teacher I currently study with – since 1995 – is Joan Lader, who also studied with Gavert. – Betty Buckley