“If people are not laughing at your goals, your goals are too small.” ~ Azim Premji
“We give people major responsibilities even if they are only 60 percent ready. Our experience is that people are pretty elastic when you give them responsibility, and they just grow rapidly with the job.” ~ Azim Premji
“Success is achieved twice. Once in the mind and the second time in the real world.” ~ Azim Premji
“Leadership is the self-confidence of working with people smarter than you.” ~ Azim Premji
“I strongly believe that those of us, who are privileged to have wealth, should contribute significantly to try and create a better world for the millions who are far less privileged.” ~ Azim Premji
“People are the key to success or extraordinary success.” ~ Azim Premji
“I was 21 and had spent the last few years in Stanford University Engineering School at California. Many people advised me to take up a nice, cushy job rather than face the challenges of running a hydrogenated oil business. Looking back, I am glad I decided to take charge instead. Essentially leadership begins from within. It is a small voice that tells you where to go when you feel lost. If you believe in that voice, you believe in yourself.” ~ Azim Premji
“As you get bigger, you have to learn to delegate. It’s also an excellent way to get staff involved in the company’s operations.” ~ Azim Premji
“When the rate of change outside is more than what is inside, be sure that the end is near.” ~ Azim Premji
“You cannot mandate philanthropy. It has to come from within, and when it does, it is deeply satisfying.” ~ Azim Premji
“You cannot get into business for the fashion of it.” ~ Azim Premji
“We believe this combination of excellence in operations and strong execution of our strategy is critical to achieve our vision. We will continue to focus on both in future as well.” ~ Azim Premji
“The important thing about outsourcing or global sourcing is that it becomes a very powerful tool to leverage talent, improve productivity and reduce work cycles.” ~ Azim Premji
“One of the prerequisites for children becoming proactive and responsible citizens is the availability of enough role models inside and outside the school.” ~ Azim Premji
