Top 8 Quotes & Sayings by James McNerney

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American businessman James McNerney.
Last updated on November 17, 2024.
James McNerney

Walter James "Jim" McNerney Jr. is a business executive who was President and CEO of The Boeing Company, June 2005–July 2015. McNerney was also Chairman from June 2005 until March 1, 2016. McNerney oversaw development of the Boeing 737 MAX.

There was no question that in our house doing well, doing it the right way, school, sports - there was an expectation. One of the things I've taken away from that is that I'm unafraid to expect a fair amount from people. It makes them so much better - you're doing them a disservice if you don't.
I was lucky to have a great dad.
My sports were team sports: ice hockey and baseball. The whole team dynamic is similar in business. Leadership is earned - the captain earns that role; it's not because he's the coach's son. These are all things we know, but in today's world, it's not a bad idea to remind ourselves.
The key to making acquisitions is being ready because you really never know when the right big one is going to come along. — © James McNerney
The key to making acquisitions is being ready because you really never know when the right big one is going to come along.
I start with people's growth, my own growth included. I don't start with the company's strategy or products. I start with people's growth because I believe that if the people who are running and participating in a company grow, then the company's growth will in many respects take care of itself.
These are tough and unusual times and I don't see the negative global economic situation abating anytime soon.
Leadership development is about helping people grow, and if I can get people as individuals growing, then I've got a company that grows.
I start with peoples growth, my own growth included. I dont start with the companys strategy or products. I start with peoples growth because I believe that if the people who are running and participating in a company grow, then the companys growth will in many respects take care of itself.
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