Carol Bartz Quotes

Every time a new CEO came, I got a promotion till I was made CEO myself.

People don't just show up in the C-suite overnight.

One day I'll know what it's like to be a manager.

I've wanted to manage a long time and I've been moving in that direction.

I've started doing my coaching badges, I'd like to be a manager one day.

I learned this early on in the variety business: You've got to give folks responsibility, you've got to trust them, and then you've got to check on them.

Well, my transition into being a captain was easy.

Usually people who are in my position, they run a company and they hire people and then they take the credit for it.

I think they are grooming me as another Gary Cooper.

I'd never managed anyone before, so I don't have a lot of experience. But I'm lucky - I have a lot of team members who have a really honest relationship with me.

I'm actually developing a project so that I can have a lead.

Good people climb quickly - just like in a company.

At the Centers for Disease Control, I rose up fairly quickly into management positions. The first team I led there included many people who had been my supervisors in previous roles or were more senior than I was. So it was kind of a daunting challenge.

I enjoyed the promotion with K9 on my introduction day.

When I give a man an office, I watch him carefully to see whether he is swelling or growing.

Theoretically, every probationary officer has a chance to become chairman.

Senior officials are always looking for good juniors, so when the opportunity comes, they give you the responsibilities.

I didn't set out specifically to be a manager, but once you end up in that role you want to be measured against the best in the profession.

In England, your manager is like a boss.

I learned so much stuff at Hoffenheim and made a lot of friends. I also made good connections with the managers. They taught me a lot that I can take on in my career.

My idea is to become a manager one day.

Me being in a managerial position has never crossed my mind. Even in the twilight of my career.

I'd like to start my managerial career in England.

Even at 22, you just want a manager to trust you.

Congratulations, you've just been promoted!