Be you Quote by Larry Ellison
“If your cash is about to run out, you have to cut your cash flow. CEOs have to make those decisions and live with them however painful they may be. You have to act and act now; and act in the best interest of the company as a whole, even if it means that some people in the company who are your best friends have to work somewhere else.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Leaders on Cash Management, 2015
When cash is scarce, leaders must quickly reduce expenses, even if it hurts friends or staff, to protect the whole organization.
In simple terms: Cut costs fast to save the company.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize the company’s survival over personal ties.
Themes
leadership
financial management
hard decisions
Mood
urgent
serious
determined
Type
advice
business
leadership
When to use this quote
- startup cash crunch
- corporate restructuring
- layoffs
- budget emergencies
Key Concepts
cash flow
cost cutting
ethical trade‑offs
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance empathy with fiscal necessity?
- What criteria guide which costs to cut first?
A Different Perspective
May damage morale and relationships, causing long‑term trust issues.
