I've been asked a number of times what was my proudest accomplishment when I was still very active in the day-to-day affairs of Southwest Airlines. I always said job security for our people. — Herb Kelleher Copy Share Image
Southwest isn't a 'This is my job, that's your job' kind of company. Being successful is our job, and we're willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that. — Herb Kelleher Copy Share Image
If the Wright brother were alive today Wilbur would have to fire Orville to reduce costs. — Herb Kelleher Copy Share Image
You have to treat your employees like your customers. When you treat them right they will treat your outside customers right. — Herb Kelleher Copy Share Image
Power should be reserved for weightlifting and boats, and leadership really involves responsibility. — Herb Kelleher Copy Share Image
As far as value is concerned, the principal reason that I moved to Texas from New Jersey many, many years ago was because I… — Herb Kelleher Copy Share Image
Sometimes you need a little courage too just to buck popular opinion. — Herb Kelleher Copy Share Image
I want to see Texas remain an entrepreneurial powerhouse in the United States. — Herb Kelleher Copy Share Image
You can't have a mid-life crisis in the airline industry because every day is a crisis. — Herb Kelleher Copy Share Image
Keep costs low and spirits high, and the people of Southwest Airlines will keep LUV in the air. — Herb Kelleher Copy Share Image
The people of Southwest have always been my pride, my joy and my love. Their indomitable dedication and esprit de corps have taken Southwest… — Herb Kelleher Copy Share Image
A motivated employee treats the customer well. The customer is happy, so they keep coming back. It's not one of the enduring green mysteries… — Herb Kelleher Copy Share Image
