Able Quote by Eric Schmidt
“I'm able to bring business expertise but, more importantly, operating experience. The people here at Google are young. Every day there are lots of new challenges. I keep things focused. The speech I give everyday is: "This is what we do. Is what you are doing consistent with that, and does it change the world?"”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Internal Google leadership talk, 2015
Emphasizes aligning daily actions with a larger purpose and questioning consistency with world‑changing goals.
In simple terms: Align work with purpose and ask if it changes the world.
Key Takeaway
Stay purpose‑driven.
Themes
leadership
purpose
consistency
impact
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
speech
leadership
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- project planning
- career development
Key Concepts
strategic alignment
mission focus
Questions to Reflect On
- Does your daily work reflect your larger mission?
- How can you measure world‑changing impact?
