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# Bob Galvin

(1922–2011)   Chief Executive Officer

 **3** quotes in **18** categories

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Bob Galvin was a chief executive officer.

## Quick Facts About Bob Galvin

Born October 9, 1922

Died October 11, 2011

Profession Chief Executive Officer

## About Bob Galvin

American businessman (1922–2011)... \| Robert William "Bob" Galvin was an American executive. He was the son of the founder of Motorola, Paul Galvin, and was the CEO of Motorola from 1959 to 1986.

##  Quotes by Bob Galvin

> [I emphasize listening. We strive to hear what other people want us to hear, even though they don't always come out and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/bob-galvin/i-emphasize-listening-we-strive-to-hear-what-other-people-want-us-to/)

[Bob Galvin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bob-galvin/)

[Communication](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/communication/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/86a/bob-galvin-79907_communication_i-emphasize-listening-we-strive-to-hear_1304529.jpg)

> [Leadership is the ability to take people to places they would be afraid to go alone.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/bob-galvin/leadership-is-the-ability-to-take-people-to-places-they-would-be/)

[Bob Galvin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bob-galvin/)

[Ability](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ability/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/313/bob-galvin-79907_ability_leadership-is-the-ability-to-take-people_1577324.jpg)

> [I believe the leader's ultimate job is to spread hope.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/bob-galvin/i-believe-the-leader-s-ultimate-job-is-to-spread-hope/)

[Bob Galvin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bob-galvin/)

[Believe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/believe/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c29/bob-galvin-79907_believe_i-believe-the-leader-s-ultimate-job-is-t_2299182.jpg)

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