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Mike Duke Quotes
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Wal-Mart, we’ve been known for many years - back to the days of when Sam Walton started the company - we’ve been known for basics. The basic need of families and people across America. Wal-Mart was known as the place for basics. (Mike Duke Quotes)
I actually think it’s better I started by being close to customers. That foundation early on helped me later when I went into logistics and other kinds of management. (Mike Duke Quotes)
I’m not always thinking and working ... I think a leader has to really be a balanced, whole and healthy person personally in order to be the best leader on the job. (Mike Duke Quotes)
I think every responsible public board at every board meeting should be discussing succession. And, of course, Walmart has a very mature board: our chairman Rob Walton and other members. So succession is an ongoing. I think when I first joined the board of directors, it was discussed then. And it’s discussed at every board meeting continually. (Mike Duke Quotes)
At Wal-Mart, it goes back to Sam Walton and the foundation and business model that we simply operate for less, or everyday low cost. We’re known for operating in a very efficient way and then giving those savings to customers. (Mike Duke Quotes)
I probably went into sports with a sense of competitiveness and came out of it even more competitive. (Mike Duke Quotes)
I usually get up between 5:30 and 6. The good news in Bentonville, Arkansas, is I can be in the office seven minutes later. I like to get in, work on e-mails and catch up. (Mike Duke Quotes)
I do spend really focused time with my wife, my kids, grandkids, and so when I’m doing something or on a golf course, work has stopped. I’m not always thinking and working... I think a leader has to really be a balanced, whole and healthy person personally in order to be the best leader on the job. (Mike Duke Quotes)