I'm really puzzled by why people in societies find it difficult to work collaboratively together with other people in societies. — Michael Porter Copy Share Image
As minorities and other immigrant groups become more important to our economy, the inner city is a crucible that gives us an early look at phenomena that are going to be spreading more broadly in the economy over time. — Michael Porter Copy Share Image
So companies have to be very schizophrenic. On one hand, they have to maintain continuity of strategy. But they also have to be good… — Michael Porter Copy Share Image
Strategy is about setting yourself apart from the competition. It's not a matter of being better at what you do - it's a matter… — Michael Porter Copy Share Image
Good leaders need a positive agenda, not just an agenda of dealing with crisis. — Michael Porter Copy Share Image
Health care historically has been a very siloed field that's organized around medical specialties - urology, cardiac surgery, and so forth - and around… — Michael Porter Copy Share Image
Being an American doesn't mean that you're guaranteed a high wage. You have to be productive, and we have to create a very low-cost,… — Michael Porter Copy Share Image
The U.S. is facing a structural competitiveness problem that is leading to the weakest economy we have seen in generations. — Michael Porter Copy Share Image
I'm really puzzled by why people in societies find it difficult to work collaboratively together with other people in societies. — Michael Porter Copy Share Image
In America, the problems of poverty and low income, particularly for minorities, are disproportionately focused in the inner cities. Shining a spotlight on the… — Michael Porter Copy Share Image
You can't have a healthy society unless you have healthy companies that are making a profit, that are employing people and that are growing. — Michael Porter Copy Share Image
The ability to change constantly and effectively is made easier by high-level continuity. — Michael Porter Copy Share Image
I think that, too many times, business has been seen as acting in its narrow self-interest rather than, essentially, contributing more broadly to society.… — Michael Porter Copy Share Image
