Baseball Quote by James P. Gorman
“If you underperform for your owners, eventually they pick up their bat and ball and go home.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Annual Shareholder Meeting, 2023, JPMorgan Chase
Underperformance leads owners to replace leadership, prompting change.
In simple terms: Bad performance causes owners to leave.
Key Takeaway
Improve performance to retain owners.
Themes
leadership
accountability
performance
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
business
leadership
When to use this quote
- corporate board meetings
- executive reviews
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
organizational dynamics
ownership
change management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders demonstrate value quickly?
- What signals indicate impending replacement?
A Different Perspective
Owners may lack patience for gradual improvement.
