Authors: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

16 N. R. Narayana Murthy Quotes That Teach You To Never Give Up

Famous As: Indian Businessman and the Founder of ‘Infosys’
Born On: August 20, 1946
Born In: Sidlaghatta, Kolar, India
Founder / Co Founder: Infosys
Age: 77 Years
N. R. Narayana Murthy is an eminent Indian IT entrepreneur and co-founder of ‘Infosys,’ a multinational corporation that offers business consulting, engineering, outsourceing and technology services named. Prior to starting ‘Infosys,’ he worked as chief systems programmer with the ‘Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.’ From 1981 to 2002, he served as the chief executive officer of ‘Infosys’ and from 2002 to 2011 he served as the chairman of the same. He also served as ‘Executive Chairman and Additional Director’ of the board for 5 years. Here is a list of thoughts and quotes by N. R. Narayana Murthy, on leadership, organisation, value, mathematics, ability, competition, society, healthcare, problems, patriotism, love, humility, grace etc.
Listed In:
Love your Job, but never fall in love with your Company.

Love your Job, but never fall in love with your Company.

N. R. Narayana Murthy
You do not have to be the son of a rich man to be an entrepreneur. Today kids are far more willing to take risks because they've seen high rewards.

You do not have to be the son of a rich man to be an entrepreneur. Today kids are far more willing to take risks because they've seen high rewards.

N. R. Narayana Murthy
You become a star not because of your title; you become a star because you are adding star value to the company

You become a star not because of your title; you become a star because you are adding star value to the company

N. R. Narayana Murthy
The velocity of decision making in government was extraordinary slow. It took 18 to 24 months and 15 to 20 trips to Delhi to get a license to import computers.

The velocity of decision making in government was extraordinary slow. It took 18 to 24 months and 15 to 20 trips to Delhi to get a license to import computers.

N. R. Narayana Murthy
The real power of money is the power to give it away.

The real power of money is the power to give it away.

N. R. Narayana Murthy
Respect, recognition, and reward flow out of performance.

Respect, recognition, and reward flow out of performance.

N. R. Narayana Murthy
Progress is often equal to the difference between mind and mindset.

Progress is often equal to the difference between mind and mindset.

N. R. Narayana Murthy
Performance leads to recognition. Recognition brings respect. Respect enhances power. Humility and grace in one's moments of power enhances dignity of an organisation.

Performance leads to recognition. Recognition brings respect. Respect enhances power. Humility and grace in one's moments of power enhances dignity of an organisation.

N. R. Narayana Murthy
Our assets walk out of the door each evening. We have to make sure that they come back the next morning.

Our assets walk out of the door each evening. We have to make sure that they come back the next morning.

N. R. Narayana Murthy
Organisations with decision-making speed and imagination will thrive as nobody can claim to have a monopoly over creativity.

Organisations with decision-making speed and imagination will thrive as nobody can claim to have a monopoly over creativity.

N. R. Narayana Murthy
It is better to underpromise and overdeliver than vice versa. For this one need not break the law of the land.

It is better to underpromise and overdeliver than vice versa. For this one need not break the law of the land.

N. R. Narayana Murthy
In the fullness of time, when it is our turn to give, we must in turn plant gardens that we may never eat the fruit of, which will benefit the generations to come.

In the fullness of time, when it is our turn to give, we must in turn plant gardens that we may never eat the fruit of, which will benefit the generations to come.

N. R. Narayana Murthy
I am a believer in the adage - performance leads to recognition, recognition leads to respect and respect leads to power.

I am a believer in the adage - performance leads to recognition, recognition leads to respect and respect leads to power.

N. R. Narayana Murthy
Character + Chance = Success

Character + Chance = Success

N. R. Narayana Murthy
A clear conscience is the softest pillow in the world.

A clear conscience is the softest pillow in the world.

N. R. Narayana Murthy

There is only one ingredient for innovation and that is the power of the human mind. As long as a company is able to attract, enable, empower and retain the best of the brightest, it will have a play. As long as the leadership of companies ensure that the physically and mentally tired mind that leaves office at whatever 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm or 9:00 pm comes back mentally and physically reenergised and enthusiastic to add significant value to the customer next morning, the job is done.

N. R. Narayana Murthy