Assets Quote by Eric Schmidt
“There is a science to managing high tech businesses, and it needs to be respected. One of them is that in technology businesses, leadership is temporary. It's constantly recycling. So the asset has limited lifetime.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “Managing High‑Tech Companies,” 2015
Tech leadership is fleeting; companies must respect the science of managing rapid change.
In simple terms: Tech leaders have short tenures; manage change wisely.
Plan for leadership turnover and continuous innovation.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- startup scaling
- corporate restructuring
- M&A integration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can firms institutionalize knowledge?
- What practices sustain long‑term vision?
Leadership turnover can destabilize culture if not managed.