10 Inspiring Quotes By Azim Premji For Every Entrepreneur

The man does not need an introduction. Time and again the Czar of the Indian IT Industry has shown the world exactly why he is in the position he is today. Business tycoon, investor and philanthropist and chairman of Wipro, Mr. Azim Premji has been listed as one of the most influential people by TIME magazine twice.

Today we take a look at some of his most motivating quotes that can guide any entrepreneur to success.

On Leadership:

1. Leadership is the self-confidence of working with people smarter than you.

2. Essentially leadership begins from within. It is a small voice that tells you where to go when you feel lost. If you believe in that voice, you believe in yourself.

3. I think the advantage of democracy is that it makes us less dependent on a group of leaders.

About people and character:

4.  A character is one factor that will guide all our actions and decisions. We invested in uncompromising integrity that helped us take difficult stands in some of the most difficult business situations.

5. People are the key to success or extraordinary success.

6. I strongly believe that those of us who are privileged to have wealth should contribute significantly to try to create a better world for the millions who are far less privileged.

On being an entrepreneur:

7. As you get bigger, you have to learn to delegate. It’s also an excellent way to get staff involved in the company’s operations.

8. If people are not laughing at your goals, your goals are too small.

9. Success is achieved twice. Once in the mind and the second time in the real world.

Most important advice to every aspiring entrepreneur:

10. You cannot get into business for the fashion of it.