Executive Speeches articles from August 2000

Executive Speeches archives from August 2000

Technology in a Networked World.
August 1, 2000... Dean Kirkpatrick asked me to talk to you about the future of technology, with particular reference to aerospace. Now that's pretty big topic. I am going to make it even broader--but I hope more manageable--by introducing two other elements. A...

Marketing to Special Populations.
August 1, 2000... Back in prohibition days twenty-five of San Francisco's top bootleggers were rounded up in a surprise raid. As they were being arraigned, the judge asked the usual question about occupation and the first twenty-four, it seems, were all engaged...

Microcredit: Ending Poverty on Our Planet ... One Poor Person at a Time.
August 1, 2000... Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you enjoyed your dinner and that you were able to learn a little more about Opportunity International and the important work we do. I pray that our program tonight will fully turn your hearts toward...

Building & Managing A Global Corporation for the New Era.
August 1, 2000... Thank-you, Clyde, for your very kind words and for the vision you bring to ESI. It is no accident that this audience is filled with some of the world's most thoughtful and far-sighted leaders. Your presence is a tribute to Clyde...

A Failure to Communicate.(firearms manufacturers)
August 1, 2000... I very much appreciate the opportunity to offer a view of the firearms industry that is too rarely presented. I accepted your invitation because I was confident that my message would receive a fair and open-minded audience. I maintain that...

Energy: Delivering to a World Without Borders.
August 1, 2000... Good afternoon. It's a pleasure to be with you today. In just three weeks, Duke Energy will mark its third anniversary and it seems fitting to be in Houston, the world's energy capital, for an early birthday celebration. We have much to...

America Has Turned the Corner.
August 1, 2000... Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you, ladies and gentlemen. The few steps I just took to get up here mark the end of a year-long, continent-spanning, soul-enriching journey. And, I end this journey the same way I began it: by thanking each of...

The New New Economy.
August 1, 2000... It's an honor to be here. The invitation left the topic open, so I decided to talk about the New New Economy. I'm not exactly sure what it is yet. The New Economy, of course, is the Internet economy. The New New Economy is going to be whatever...