Corporation Quote by Alice Walker
“In a way, no matter who's in charge of the corporation that the United States is, the direction in which it is taken seems to be inexorable. So, you just get the job of being the front man for four or eight years. Now, most people realize that's what you are.”
About This Quote
Corporate leadership often follows predetermined paths, limiting individual influence over long terms.
In simple terms: Corporate direction feels inevitable.
Key Takeaway
Seek agency.
Themes
power structures
inevitability
leadership
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- activism
- board membership
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
political science
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you affect corporate direction?
- What alternatives exist to the status quo?
A Different Perspective
Accepting inevitability may discourage change efforts.
