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.' Kenneth Chenault actioncompromiseconfront share on social
I had very little exposure to business growing up. I also was very focused on the Civil Rights Movement. And I saw law as a vehicle to really bring about substantial change. Kenneth Chenault bringbusinesschange Change image and share on social
You've got to develop relationships. You can't do things just in a formal context. Kenneth Chenault contextdevelopformal Change image and share on social
I've always tried to seek out environments with excitement. Kenneth Chenault environmentexcitementhave Change image and share on social
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. Kenneth Chenault businesscallcompany Change image and share on social
Harvard Law provided an opportunity to learn from a faculty that had shaped the laws of our country and helped to change the world around us. It also offered an opportunity to study with the brightest students and to test myself against the best. Kenneth Chenault brightchangecountry share on social
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. Kenneth Chenault commitmentexecutionfocus Change image and share on social
Small businesses create half of the jobs in the private sector. Kenneth Chenault businesscreatehalf Change image and share on social
There are clearly some policies that need to change, and the reputation of the credit card industry is not high. Reforms need to take place. Kenneth Chenault cardchangecredit Change image and share on social
What's increasingly clear is that when you are open to a discussion of leadership, and you're relating it to your company, it is much easier to get people to become open. Kenneth Chenault clearcompanydiscussion Change image and share on social