Page 40 - The Way to the Top

Larry Bossidy, former CEO and Chairman of AlliedSignal and
Honeywell International, once said, “At the end of the day, I bet on people,

not strategies.” I have tried to live by these words, and I thank my late
father for instilling in me a passion for people and a deep respect for the
simple premise that people should always come first.

I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge and recognize an
inspirational business leader integral to my own career development—and

the author of this book—Donald J. Trump. Although Donald is well-
known for his dynamic business savvy, he is not given enough credit for
practicing the philosophy I have described here. Donald has fostered and
encouraged a commonsense business environment, and I thank him for

believing in my ability to implement these principles in our company.

Bet on people, not strategies