Business Quote by Bernard Ebbers
“Well, you have to understand where we came from. We are not here because we decided 10 years ago that we were going to be x-size company, and, oh, yeah, Jackson would be a good headquarters. We work here in Mississippi because we started here, and we are certainly happy here. Those of us working out of Jackson intend to continue working out of Jackson.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Corporate presentation, 1990s, WorldCom
The quote stresses the importance of staying rooted in a company's origins and location rather than pursuing arbitrary growth plans.
In simple terms: Stay true to your roots and original purpose.
Key Takeaway
Honor the founding vision and community.
Themes
lo
lo
business
growth
culture
Mood
proud
reflective
Type
motivational
business
When to use this quote
- Company expansion decisions
- employee retention strategies
- community engagement initiatives
Key Concepts
Strategic planning
organizational identity
regional loyalty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does staying local affect long‑term competitiveness?
- What balance should be struck between heritage and growth?
A Different Perspective
May overlook market opportunities and limit scalability.
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