8 Quotes & Sayings By Eli Broad

Born in New York City, Eli Broad graduated from Cornell University with a degree in electrical engineering. In 1950, he founded the now-defunct Home Savings of America, an innovative mortgage company that pioneered the use of computer technology for mortgage lending. Through Home Savings, Eli Broad helped finance the development of the digital revolution. He has donated over $100 million to educational institutions and research groups, including the California Institute of Technology and The Center for Strategic and International Studies Read more

He is a member of the Board of Trustees of dozens of leading universities around the world. He is also Chairman Emeritus at The Walt Disney Company.

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The inability to delegate is one of the biggest problems I see with managers at all levels Eli Broad
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Civilizations are not remembered by their business people, their bankers or lawyers. They're remembered by the arts. Eli Broad
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I've become convinced that Los Angeles is going to become the next contemporary art capital - no other city has more contemporary gallery space than Los Angeles. We've come into our own, finally. Eli Broad
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School district policies and practices have not kept pace with student and teacher needs. Eli Broad
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Someone once told me I'm a sore winner, and they're right. I rarely take more than a moment to enjoy a success before I'm moving on and looking for the next challenge. Eli Broad
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The best move you can make in negotiation is to think of an incentive the other person hasn't even thought of - and then meet it. Eli Broad
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Oprah Winfrey's global influence is unparalleled. Not only has her generosity and firm belief that education is the key to a better life benefited countless women and children around the world, but her example has also inspired millions of people to give back in ways big and small. Eli Broad