Ricky Steamboat Quotes

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

I've already figured out when I'm going to be No. 2 and No. 1.

I think they are grooming me as another Gary Cooper.

I like having young assistants in my office; they have energy, and I spend time with them to make sure they understand what we're doing. By investing in them, I'm investing in the magazine. All over 'Vogue,' 'Teen Vogue,' and 'Men's Vogue,' there are people who have been through not only my office but also many other offices at 'Vogue.'

KWMR is my radio station, and I intend to have a job there as I get older. That's what I'm lobbying for. They don't need me. They've got plenty of people. But let's see if I can make myself indispensable.

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've lost count of all my assistant coaches who have been made head coaches.

I don't think everyone wants to be a CEO.

For me, it is just the total experience - from the time I first started as an assistant coach until I wound up at the University of Texas for 20 years.

At the bare minimum, you need to be in your position for a year before you ask for a raise or title change.

I'm 43. I'm not ready to sit down in a chair with my name on it yet.

I think it's critical that you feel you're working for a person who is committed to advancing your career.

I've been asked to interview for many managing jobs, and I never said yes because I was never serious about it, and I thought it would be wrong to go through that process.

My first day as a manager was at Digital Equipment in Atlanta. I was a sales rep. I was promoted from among my peers, so one day I was a peer, and the next day I was their boss.

Three-quarters of our sites - Kotaku, Gawker, Jezebel, Deadspin, Gizmodo, Lifehacker - are led by editors who built their careers within Gawker Media. That's the career path.

I do want to finish my education. I just don't think that Boston has a big enough market for what I want to do.

No one is born a CEO, but no one tells you that.

I thought I'd grow up to be a teacher, or maybe run for political office.

If I had a normal job and had been moving up, I'd be management level now.

David Moyes was one who, at a certain crossroads in my career, he was there. And since then, I've kicked on. That's why he played such a big role in my career.

A strong and dedicated mentor can help a young woman get her foot in the door, get a promotion and get a raise.

I've said I will be CEO as long as my colleagues want me.

ROIers are always reaching out to me to share their appreciation for the experiences, opportunities and connections we have provided and also to express their excitement about taking the next step in their leadership journey.

I am hoping for a long career.