30 Quotes by Kenneth Chenault

Many people don't focus enough on execution. If you make a commitment to get something done, you need to follow through on that commitment.

You've got to develop relationships. You can't do things just in a formal context.

At the end the day because I believe so strongly in leadership, what I look for first, what I try to assess, is integrity.

Small businesses create half of the jobs in the private sector.

Regular feedback is one of the hardest things to drive through an organization.

For me, integrity is the consistency of words and actions. Part of the way that you do that is to ask people questions on some of the most difficult issues that you confront. 'Take me through where you felt you had to compromise your values.'

My message to Washington is very simple. Face reality. Be leaders. Demonstrate accountability. Engage in principle compromise. And understand your job is to find solutions.

Companies will need to pursue a more diversified business model, but I think those companies that have what I call a focused diversified business model will be more successful.

If people support independently owned small businesses in their community, they can make a difference.