Don’t Forget to Think
June 14, 2009 by Jean Murray
Filed under Business
Today’s Sunday Saying: Think before acting; and whilst acting, still think. Dutch Proverb (courtesy of Quotations.About.com)
IBM has a famous slogan: THINK. That’s it. That was the slogan. It was developed by IBM founder Thomas J. Watson back in the 1920’s. Watson said in explanation: “THINK. Think about your appearance, associations, actions, ambitions, accomplishment.”
What does “THINK”mean? I am guessing it means something like what the Dutch proverb says: Think first, then act, but keep thinking.
In a small business, you really have to keep thinking. Case in point: A business lawsuit resulted from the owner’s thoughtless comment to employees …read more




