Alfred P. Sloan Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alfred P. Sloan.

Alfred P. Sloan (1875-1966) was an American business executive and philanthropist. He is best known for his influential role as the CEO and chairman of General Motors (GM) from 1923 to 1946. Under his leadership, GM became the world's largest corporation and a dominant force in the automobile industry. Sloan implemented innovative management techniques, including decentralized decision-making and market segmentation, which revolutionized the industry. He also played a key role in the development of the modern corporate structure and corporate social responsibility. Sloan's contributions to the automotive industry and business management continue to be highly regarded.

A car for every purse and purpose.

A car for every purse and purpose.

Alfred P. Sloan

Car

There has to be this pioneer, the individual who has the cou

There has to be this pioneer, the individual who has the courage, the ambition to overcome the obstacles that always develop when one tries to do something worthwhile, especially when it is new and different.

Alfred P. Sloan

Courage

If you do it right 51 percent of the time you will end up a

If you do it right 51 percent of the time you will end up a hero.

Alfred P. Sloan

Identity