Refuse to accept the belief that your professional relevance, career success or financial security turns on the next update on the latest technology. Sometimes its good to put the paddle down and just let the canoe glide. – Simon Mainwaring
Companies, to date, have often used the excuse that they are only beholden to their shareholders, but we need shareholders to think of themselves as stakeholders in the well being of society as well. – Simon Mainwaring
The most impactful way consumers can assert their power is to become mindful shoppers, giving their dollars only to socially responsible companies. In todays world of social media and smart phones, this is easy to do. – Simon Mainwaring
How much do you as a consumer value a positive experience with a brand or its customer service department? How willing are you to share that with your friends? How inclined are you to let that person know that youre interaction with them was positive? – Simon Mainwaring
I feel like a hostage to fortune. Not that I am complaining. I wanted to play the role. But in truth I didnt think the show would be such a success. OK, I thought it would fail. Not because it was bad. I was confident it was good, but plenty of good things just sort of wither on the vine. – Hugh Laurie