Often called the “father of modern management,” Mr. Drucker is

widely regarded as one of the nation’s most perceptive and

influential social commentators. He challenges individuals and

organizations to articulate mission statements that are simple

enough to be printed on a T-shirt, and he exhorts executives and

managers to become leaders of character guided by principles.

“Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable,” he says.

He invokes executives to “move from success to significance” and

to include the notions of public service and virtue in the way they

think about their ultimate goals. Here’s a potpourri of Druckerisms

that give you the flavor of his writings:

There’s nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which

should not be done at all.

The most important thing in communication is to hear what

isn’t being said.

The best way to predict the future is to create it.

Don’t try to innovate for the future. Innovate for the

present!

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