[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fG9efqjCea0x3Yd52iFQv8Nldorsx1D28QE-CpJ4N9VE":3,"$fUXGhBlZshhyEJ91KhZUMB3Rkksc1MnVMYbZWrLepf0o":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},170871,"Peter Oppenheimer","P",27,null,"peter-oppenheimer",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":128},[14,27,38,49,60,71,82,94,105,116],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},2174805,"I think for a while now people have been scared to be out of TMT the commonly used acronym for technology-media-telecom stocks, which have tended to rise in tandem recently and the feeling has really been you have to be there...but now we're getting a dose of reality.",4,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22],{"id":23,"tag":24},5159567,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},56,"thinking",{"id":28,"quote_text":29,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":30,"source":31,"quote_tag":32,"commentary":9},2174801,"For quite some time, I have wanted to live on the central coast of California and get more involved at Cal Poly, my alma mater; spend more time with my wife and sons; travel to interesting parts of the world; and something I have wanted to do for years-- finish the requirements for my pilot's license.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[33],{"id":34,"tag":35},5159563,{"id":36,"tag_name":37},6803,"son",{"id":39,"quote_text":40,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":41,"source":42,"quote_tag":43,"commentary":9},2174795,"We generated $13.5 billion in cash flow from operations and returned almost $21 billion in cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the March quarter. That brings cumulative payments under our capital return program to $66 billion.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[44],{"id":45,"tag":46},5159558,{"id":47,"tag_name":48},32234,"cash-flow",{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":9},2174791,"All eyes are on the chip sector for any signs of recovery but there is no positive news coming through,",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[55],{"id":56,"tag":57},5159553,{"id":58,"tag_name":59},52616,"chip",{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":9},2174787,"If you look outside the international countries, such as Italy and Spain, China and Korea, market share is much less than in the UK, Japan, Canada, and Australia. We are focused on increasing that share by increasing our local advertising and points of distribution.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[66],{"id":67,"tag":68},5159549,{"id":69,"tag_name":70},4642,"advertising",{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},2174783,"Each point of market share means $2 billion in top-line revenue.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[77],{"id":78,"tag":79},5159546,{"id":80,"tag_name":81},20023,"billion",{"id":83,"quote_text":84,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":85,"source":86,"quote_tag":87,"commentary":93},2174780,"As we anticipated, this pause was even more evident in the March quarter. Our sales teams were not discouraged from telling customers to wait for Intel-based Macs if that was the best thing for the customer.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[88],{"id":89,"tag":90},5159543,{"id":91,"tag_name":92},2294,"best","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Peter Oppenheimer, the former Chief Financial Officer of Apple Inc. It was likely said during a challenging period for the company, possibly in 2006 when Apple transitioned from PowerPC to Intel processors. At that time, the company faced significant uncertainty and potential disruption in their sales and customer relationships.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe counter-intuitive truth in this quote lies in the fact that Oppenheimer is highlighting the importance of not being overly optimistic or aggressive in sales tactics, even in the face of uncertainty. By encouraging sales teams to tell customers to wait, Oppenheimer is demonstrating a nuanced approach to risk management, one that prioritizes customer satisfaction over short-term sales gains.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced business environment, professionals can learn from Oppenheimer's approach by prioritizing customer-centric decision-making, even when faced with uncertainty or disruption. By taking a more measured approach to sales and communication, professionals can build trust with customers and maintain a strong reputation, ultimately leading to long-term success.",{"id":95,"quote_text":96,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":97,"source":98,"quote_tag":99,"commentary":9},2174776,"You've seen a big rotation over the last two or three days out of the 'new economy' toward the old, and it really continues the scene that we saw yesterday with the Nasdaq falling and the Dow rising quite sharply,",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[100],{"id":101,"tag":102},5159539,{"id":103,"tag_name":104},290347,"economy-and-economics",{"id":106,"quote_text":107,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":108,"source":109,"quote_tag":110,"commentary":9},2174772,"The trend will continue until we come through the second-quarter (earnings) season and then we can see how bad it is, but investors are not coming back to those (tech) sectors.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[111],{"id":112,"tag":113},5159535,{"id":114,"tag_name":115},2891,"bad",{"id":117,"quote_text":118,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":119,"source":120,"quote_tag":121,"commentary":127},2174765,"We did see what we think was a bit of a pause from some customers associated with the Intel transition.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[122],{"id":123,"tag":124},5159528,{"id":125,"tag_name":126},35238,"associated","**The Backstory**\nThe quote appears to be from Peter Oppenheimer, the Chief Financial Officer of Apple Inc. from 2003 to 2012. This quote was likely said during a challenging period for Apple, as the company transitioned from Intel processors to their own A-series chips in their mobile devices. This transition was a significant shift in Apple's hardware strategy, and it's possible that Oppenheimer was referring to the temporary disruption in customer confidence or sales that occurred during this time.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight in this quote is that even in the midst of a major change or transition, there can be a perceived \"pause\" or lag in customer reaction. This pause is not necessarily a reflection of the company's or product's quality, but rather a natural response to uncertainty or unfamiliarity with the new technology. This tension between the perceived value of the new technology and the uncertainty of the customer base is a common challenge that companies face during periods of significant change.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider that even in the midst of a major change or disruption, there may be a temporary \"pause\" in customer reaction or adoption. Instead of panicking or assuming the worst, use this pause as an opportunity to gather feedback, refine your product or service, and communicate the value of the change to your customers. By doing so, you can turn the pause into a strategic advantage and ultimately emerge stronger and more resilient on the other side.",{"currentPage":129,"totalPages":130,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":131},1,3,10]