Big business Quote by Stephen M.R. Covey
““The success of big business and the well-being of the world have never been more closely linked. Global issues cannot be removed from the business world because business has only one world in which to operate. Businesses cannot succeed in societies that fail. —JORMA OLLILA, CHAIRMAN AND CEO, NOKIA””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nokia Leadership Forum, 2021, Stephen M.R. Covey, 2021
Business success and global well‑being are interdependent; societal health is essential for corporate prosperity.
In simple terms: Business thrives when societies thrive.
Support societal health to ensure business success.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- corporate strategy
- community development
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies measure societal impact?
- What policies best align business and global health?
Balancing profit and social good can be challenging.