5 Quotes & Sayings By Edward Whitacre

Edward Whitacre was a prolific engineer and architect, best known as the chief engineer of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He is credited with being an early advocate for the use of reinforced concrete. He served as chief engineer for the Panama Canal Zone from 1914 to 1917, and as chief engineer for the City of San Francisco from 1918 to 1922. In 1923 he became a professor at Stanford University, succeeding William Wurster Read more

He retired from teaching in 1946, but remained active as a consultant to the university until his death in 1957.

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No partnership between two independent companies, no matter how well run, can match the speed, effectiveness, responsiveness and efficiency of a solely owned company. Edward Whitacre
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At AT&T, I learned an awful lot about people, and how important it is to have the right people in the right jobs. And when I say 'right people, ' I'm not talking about their college degree or work history; I'm talking about things like bearing - How does this person interact with other people? Can he or she talk to you and not tick you off? Edward Whitacre
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Be willing to step outside your comfort zone once in a while; take the risks in life that seem worth taking. The ride might not be as predictable if you'd just planted your feet and stayed put, but it will be a heck of a lot more interesting. Edward Whitacre
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My goal in coming to General Motors was to help restore profitability, build a strong market position and position this iconic company for success. We are clearly on that path. Edward Whitacre