657 Quotes by Peter Drucker

For the social ecologist language is not "communication." It is not just "message." It is substance. It is the cement that holds humanity together. It creates community and communication. Social ecologists need not be "great" writers; but they have to be respectful writers, caring writers.

Leadership is defined by results not attributes.

An executive should be a realist; and no one is less realistic than the cynic.

If "socialism" is defined as "ownership of the means of production"--and this is both the orthodox and the only rigorous definition--then the United States is the first truly Socialist country.

Innovative efforts should never report to line managers charged with responsibility for ongoing operations. The new project is an infant and will remain one for the foreseeable future, and infants belong in the nursery. The 'adults', that is, the executives in charge of existing businesses or products will have neither the time nor understanding for the infant.

Miracles are great, but they're so damn unpredictable.

Unless a decision has degenerated into work, it is not a decision; it is at best a good intention.

The basic definition of the business and of its purpose and mission have to be translated into objectives.

You can't manage knowledge.Knowledge is between two ears and only between two ears.