Always Quote by John T. Chambers
“My mistakes are always around moving too slow or moving too fast without process behind it. And it's something that, if we're not careful, we'll repeat again and again.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Talk, 2015
Rushing or delaying without a clear process leads to repeated mistakes.
In simple terms: Lack of process causes repeated errors.
Key Takeaway
Create and follow a process.
Themes
process
mistakes
efficiency
Mood
reflective
pragmatic
Type
advice
leadership
When to use this quote
- project management
- software development
- product launches
- team coordination
Key Concepts
systems thinking
continuous improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance flexibility with structure?
- What simple process could prevent your biggest recurring error?
A Different Perspective
Processes can be rigid and stifle creativity if over‑engineered.
