Executive Speeches articles from June 2003

Executive Speeches archives from June 2003

Partnership: an old ideal under siege.(Walter L. Metcalfe, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Bryan Cave LLP.)(Transcript)
June 1, 2003... "MY CLIENTS ARE MY FRIENDS AND MY FRIENDS ARE MY CLIENTS." That was one of the favorite sayings of Bill Van Cleve, our first managing partner, who passed away five weeks ago. Bill's friends also included his colleagues. He always...

The economy in transition.(Anthony M. Santomero)(Transcript)
June 1, 2003... Welcome to Philadelphia. This is a good time to be here in the birthplace of our nation's freedom. Events unfolding half way around the world remind us of how precious freedom is to people everywhere. And how difficult freedom is to create and...

We were born for times like these.(Ed Zore)(Transcript)
June 1, 2003... I've been in this position for about a year and a half... and during that time, I've gathered a few impressions on being a CEO during these crazy times. First of all, I've worked pretty hard during my career to reach this position--I...

Creating our own future.(Ivan Seidenberg)(Transcript)
June 1, 2003... Introduction by William Herman, presiding officer and managing partner of Plante and Moran. Thank you, Bill, Beth [Chappell, president of the Club] and good afternoon, everyone. I'm honored to be a guest at this prestigious forum. Before I...

Delivering on diversity leadership: a walk in the other guy's shoes.(Cal Darden)(Transcript)
June 1, 2003... Good morning. It's great to be with so many of Atlanta's business leaders who support the important work of the Southern Institute of Ethics. And it's a privilege to share some insight on diversity leadership at UPS. I know many of...

Property rights, freedom & economic development.(James A. Dorn)(Transcript)
June 1, 2003... It is an honor to speak before such a distinguished group on such an important topic, "Building a New Vision for Asia-Pacific Democracy and Human Rights." This morning we examined the recent dynamism of Asian democracy; this afternoon we shall...

Critical qualities of leadership.(Amy Brinkley)(Transcript)
June 1, 2003... For a number of reasons, it is a real pleasure and privilege to join you tonight--the first of which is this magnificent setting. Then there are the achievements of the members of the Financial Women's Association, which are truly impressive....

Leadership: making a difference.(Cathy Whatley)(Transcript)
June 1, 2003... Every now and then someone comes along who makes a tremendous difference in our lives. One such individual was Frederick Law Olmsted. You may have heard of him. He was a native of your state, and the leading landscape architect of the...

Pioneers of progress.(James F. Albaugh)(Transcript)
June 1, 2003... Every year, the senior leaders of the company host a banquet to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the growth of Boeing's intellectual capital. So this is a rare and wonderful occasion. It is the homage that...