Beats Quote by Barry Diller
“It's not that you don't want to earn as much money as you can - it is your obligation, of course - but companies have obligations beyond that and they certainly have obligations beyond that at certain times, in the times in which they operate. And they also certainly ought to know that meeting and beating expectations is probably yesterday's game and it will be increasingly so, which would be by the way very healthy for companies. Running a company that meets and beats expectations, and that runs their company accordingly, are companies that I would question why anyone would invest in.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business conference, 2018
Companies must balance profit goals with broader responsibilities, and constantly exceed expectations.
In simple terms: Companies should aim higher than just profit.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize evolving expectations and broader duties.
Themes
business ethics
innovation
competition
leadership
Mood
analytical
strategic
Type
commentary
business philosophy
When to use this quote
- corporate strategy
- investment decisions
- performance metrics
- ethical considerations
Key Concepts
stakeholder theory
strategic agility
market dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What obligations should guide corporate decisions?
- How can companies sustain healthy competition?
A Different Perspective
Risk of over‑emphasis on constant escalation.
