http://secondandpark.com/2009/06/business-advice-from-carlos-slim/ Web Copy That Works by Tiffani Jones Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:45:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://secondandpark.com/2009/06/business-advice-from-carlos-slim/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Hannah Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:17:43 +0000 http://secondandpark.com/?p=276#comment-10 <p>Great insight into Carlos Slim. I've thought a lot recently about my own Grandfather's approach to life, because it seems his values which included like old fashioned common sense, hard work, modest living, and high savings are now proving to be the soundest approach to both life and business. His approach is cautious, under-leveraged, but thoughtful. Yet these admirable values were combined with a deep sense of loyalty to one's company, which I think we can agree has been lost and may not ever return. This brings me to my central question: How can modern business combine the simplicity of a conservative approach to business with the creativity, flexibility and adaptability of a modern competitive global marketplace? I think you've captured some of this, but it remains to be seen as we move forward what approaches will combine the best of both worlds, allowing for both risk and caution.</p> Great insight into Carlos Slim. I’ve thought a lot recently about my own Grandfather’s approach to life, because it seems his values which included like old fashioned common sense, hard work, modest living, and high savings are now proving to be the soundest approach to both life and business. His approach is cautious, under-leveraged, but thoughtful. Yet these admirable values were combined with a deep sense of loyalty to one’s company, which I think we can agree has been lost and may not ever return. This brings me to my central question: How can modern business combine the simplicity of a conservative approach to business with the creativity, flexibility and adaptability of a modern competitive global marketplace? I think you’ve captured some of this, but it remains to be seen as we move forward what approaches will combine the best of both worlds, allowing for both risk and caution.

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