Executive Speeches articles from December 1999

Executive Speeches archives from December 1999

Character and the Force.(Dr. John M. Palms commencement address)(Transcript)
December 1, 1999... Today, I want to talk to you about Character and the Force. This message follows an idea simple in concept, but profound in possibility. The message is this: Your character will determine whether you succeed or fail, whether you are a person of...

Trends in Telecommunications: A War of the Wires.(Jan Deur address)(Transcript)
December 1, 1999... The telecommunications industry is undergoing change at an unbelievable pace. Clearly, "Trends In Telecommunications" is a topic that we could discuss for hours, days, or months. However, tonight I just want to touch on some high points, and...

Is Information Technology the Key to Higher Productivity Growth in the United States and Abroad?(Roger W. Ferguson Jr. address)(Transcript)
December 1, 1999... The last few years have seen an explosion in the uses of information technology throughout the American economy. At the same time, U.S. productivity growth appears to have risen to its highest rate since the 1970s. Casual empiricism would...

Navigating the Technology Jungle: Applications of Emerging Biomedical Technologies.(Dr. Douglas E. Olesen address)(Transcript)
December 1, 1999... It's a real pleasure to have the opportunity to join this outstanding roster of speakers and talk with you this morning about the medical industry and this fascinating and complex behemoth we call technology. Yesterday, Bill Dwyer drew an...

We Sink or Swim Together.(Don Marks address)(Transcript)
December 1, 1999... [Welcoming remarks by executive vice president Bill Daughtrey] Greetings... welcome aboard. I am extremely excited about this morning's program, and I honestly believe that this is going to be the best Dealer Meeting in the 95-year history...

Good Friends, We Build The Bridges for Them.(George A. Jackins address)(Transcript)
December 1, 1999... Good afternoon. In the early 70s, Public Broadcasting stations around the country aired a BBC landmark series called The Ascent of Man, which placed the development of science in the context of human history. I'd like to begin my comments by...

Living With Innovation: Issues for Medicine in the 21st Century.(Dr. August M. Watanabe)(Transcript)
December 1, 1999... I feel the honor of this invitation very deeply and appreciate the generous and collegial spirit behind it. There's one other item in my resume that is relevant. I also happen to be the husband of a physician. Though now semi-retired, my...