“I think what's fascinating is how many people are playing in politics who maybe haven't played before.”
Politics
“When you lead change, sometimes you get arrows in your back. I mean, that's just the way the real world is.”
ChangeAll Quotes by Carly Fiorina
“But ours was intended to be a citizen government. It is what of, by and for the people means. And when our most important issue in California is the creation of jobs, I think it's quite helpful to have someone in the U.S. Senate or in the governor's seat who actually knows where jobs come from.”
Government“Many people see technology as the problem behind the so-called digital divide. Others see it as the solution. Technology is neither. It must operate in conjunction with business, economic, political and social system.”
Business“The GAO just released a report that said 22 percent of federal programs fail to meet their objectives. The truth is we don't know how taxpayer money is spent in Washington, D.C., which is why I think we ought to put every agency budget up on the Internet for everyone to see.”
Money“You have to master not only the art of listening to your head, you must also master listening to your heart and listening to your gut.”
Art“I think somehow men understand other men's need for respect differently than they understand it for a woman. I'm disappointed to have to say that, but I think it's undeniably true.”
Respect“If you have a line of business - I know this as a CEO - or if you have a teenager - I know this as a parent - who have a spending problem, what do you do? You quit giving them money.”
Business“Politics exist in the boardroom, as well.”
Politics“Well I think money has been going into political campaigns for a very long time.”
Money“Don't think of yourself as a woman in business.”
Business“It's the federal government's job to secure the border.”
Government“You can find lots of people like you through technology, and women in particular like communities.”
Technology“To build a great company, which is a CEO's job, sometimes you have to stand up against conventional wisdom.”
Wisdom“The truth is, I'm proud of the life I've lived so far, and though I've made my share of mistakes, I have no regrets.”
Truth“I don't think we're going to see the price of oil going down in the near future, that's the reality.”
Future“The truth is in California you can't build a new manufacturing facility, and businesses are leaving in droves because of bad government policy.”
Government“I managed Hewlett Packard through the worst technology downturn in 25 years, the dotcom bust.”
Technology“Leadership comes in small acts as well as bold strokes.”
Leadership“When you lead change, sometimes you get arrows in your back. I mean, that's just the way the real world is.”
Change“We need more transparency and accountability in government so that people know how their money is being spent. That means putting budgets online, putting legislation online.”
Government