Quotes by T. Boone Pickens

Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader. Don't fall victim to what I call the ready-aim-aim-aim-aim syndrome. You must be willing to fire.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is great for keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Great things come from out luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup of soup, and a good idea or two. No martinis.

Work eight hours and sleep eight hours and make sure that they are not the same hours.

In the history of America, we've never had an energy plan. We don't even realize the resources we have available to us.

If you can provide the funding and you get the leadership, you'll have a competitive team.

I'm a Republican. I don't want to go to heaven and have to face my family up there and tell them I voted for a Democrat.

I think I have more patience now than I did in the past.

I have always believed that it's important to show a new look periodically. Predictability can lead to failure.