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" Technology is advancing at breakneck speed, upending old ways of doing business and resetting the social contract between employers and employees. "

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" For any young people looking for job opportunities, good grades and academic results are important, but what is more important may be showing you are someone who has the drive and capability and can fit in the company culture. "

" We are an organization led by a purpose - to make a positive, meaningful impact that matters to everyone Deloitte touches. I will do my best to serve the network by helping enable our leaders and people to fulfill their passion to make a difference. "

" I had this scholarship, two pairs of tight jeans, and a couple of hundred extra dollars, and I showed up in Oregon and went to school there. "

" We want all clients to think of us first when they want to hire an auditor or if they want to have an adviser to solve difficult corporate problems. We want the best talent to join our firm. "

" I'm good at what I do. I'm really, really good at what I do, and I'm not saying this with any level of arrogance. "

" I want to be a purpose-driven, purpose-led organization, and I want the organization to achieve this aspiration of being the undisputed leader in professional services. "

" Many businesses find their culture organized around a dangerous fault line known as 'us and them,' with executives on one side and employees on the other. The divide is both real and expensive. "

" Exceptional businesses sustain bottom-line results, which they invest to create meaningful, positive impact for their stakeholders. "

" As a society, we need to refocus on creating an economy that works for everyone. I believe the business community is in the best position to lead the way. "

" I'm not motivated by having the largest revenue base - you get that as an outcome. If we do our job well, we will be appropriately rewarded. "

" All the good work in the world will not compensate for the damage that a single facet of the business, or a rogue individual, can do. Insider trading, environmental damage, human-rights violations, and opportunistic practices erode trust and result in net negative impact. "

" Success in M&As comes with executing with vigour along with the obvious right choices that you got to make. "

" Gandhi held no formal position of authority. Nor was there an organized army standing behind him. What he did have were his core beliefs and the audacity to speak truth to power. "

" It is harder to get into Deloitte than into the University of Pennsylvania. "

" Rethinking product supply chains offers another opportunity for traditional enterprises to introduce a host of positive outcomes. "

" Creative tension is constructive. Its purpose is to bring out the very best in management so that senior executives can generate the greatest value for shareholders, stakeholders, and society at large. "

" Leadership changes, and evolving marketplace conditions can significantly impact business strategy. "

" Diversity is not just the right thing to do but right for business. "

The Right Thing

" Leaders who understand the importance of the intangible elements contributing to workplace culture become sensitive to what makes their organization truly special. That is how they define core values and beliefs that are unique, simple, leader-led, repetitive, and embedded - transforming themselves from good to exceptional. "

" A strong sense of purpose drives businesses to take the long view and invest for growth. "

" When you talk about being exceptional, you do two things: You clearly answer the question 'Who are you?' which is your purpose. And you answer the second question, 'Where are you going?' which is your aspiration and how you're going to get there. "

" An organization's culture of purpose answers the critical questions of who it is and why it exists. They have a culture of purpose beyond making a profit. "

" I have put in more than 10,000 hours perfecting my craft. And I am good at it. "

" Exceptional firms have always been good at aligning their mission or purpose with their execution and, as a result, have enjoyed category leadership in sales and profits. "

" Absolutely, at a macro-level, I want our firm to be a purpose-led firm. This notion of making an impact that matters, I want that embedded in whatever we do. "

" I grew up in India. From my childhood, I remember the great reverence that people held for our national hero, Mahatma Gandhi. He galvanized millions to march as one, disarmed the empire that had ruled his country for nearly a century, and enabled India to become a free and independent nation. "

" Our goal is not to be the biggest. Our goal is to be the best. That is why the aspiration that I have picked is to be the undisputed leader in professional services, and I'm starting with intangible metrics. "

" Defining, embedding, and living core beliefs set the stage for executives and employees to connect. Through actions that consistently convey who we are and how we act, executives can inspire employees to believe in the organization's values and buy in to its brand. "

" What I would say is that if someone faces discrimination, they should never back down. They should be self-confident and educate others not to have such an attitude. "

" Fresh out of grad school, I arrived for my first day of work at Deloitte ready for the long haul. For my generation, that's what those early years were about - laying the foundation for a lifelong career with a great organization. More than 30 years later, I'm still with Deloitte, and I have no regrets. "