When I read biographies, I'm only interested in the first few chapters. I'm not interested in when people become successful. I'm interested in what made them successful. Michael Eisner biographychapterinterest Change image and share on social
The odds of being successful are the same for every group that is educated in America. It's just that the group that is not wealthy is 95 percent of the population. So if there are 100 successful people in a room, probably 95 out of 100 came from more modest means. Michael Eisner americaeducategroup share on social
I don't think individual achievement in business is the most meaningful way for it to operate. Michael Eisner achievementbusinessindividual Change image and share on social
I grew up Jewish. I am Jewish. I went to an Episcopal high school. I went to a Baptist college. I've taken every comparative-religion course that was available. God? I have no idea. Michael Eisner baptistcollegecomparative Change image and share on social
I find that, once you get into a position where you can afford a pair of shoes and a decent level of living, success in itself is empty. Michael Eisner afforddecentempty Change image and share on social
21 years as CEO is a long time. I was and probably still am the longest serving CEO in America. Certainly I am in the media industry, bar none. Michael Eisner americabarceo Change image and share on social
If you're soft and fuzzy, like our little characters, you become the skinny kid on the beach, and people in this business don't mind kicking sand in your face. Michael Eisner beachbusinesscharacter Change image and share on social
There's no good idea that can't be improved on. Michael Eisner goodideaimprove Change image and share on social
Graduate school is a place to hide for a couple of years. Michael Eisner couplegraduatehide Change image and share on social
In every business, in every industry, management does matter. Michael Eisner businessindustrymanagement Change image and share on social
