These caring leaders have inspired us.
They will inspire you.
We had to lay people off and cut expenses. I told the company very honestly: “Okay, here’s our situation. We’re losing revenue … My choice, as the executive in the company that has to make sure the ship doesn’t sink, is: I have to either cut jobs or I have to cut wages.” And I said, “I would like to put it to a vote and understand what you guys think the right decision is to do.”
Chris Mittelstaedt – The FruitGuys, Founder
“Behind our concept of the great value of a network of local branches lies not only the importance of close contact with the market but also faith in the importance of trusting and personal meetings between people.”
Jan Wallander, former CEO Handelsbanken
“I give you free rein to satisfy our clients, whatever the cost, and without asking anyone’s permission.”
Daniel Abittan, co-founder of Châteauform’
