You Have To Live The Mission... Love

When I Became Ceo Of Xerox 10 Years Ago, The Company's Situation Was Dire. Debt Was Mounting, The Stock Sinking And Bankers Were Calling. People Urged Me To Declare Bankruptcy, But I Felt Personally Responsible For Tens Of Thousands Of Employees.

As Much As It's Sometimes Hard To Make Choices About Where You Invest, It's Equally Hard To Make Choices About Where You Don't Invest And What You Eliminate.

By The Time I Stepped Down As Xerox's Ceo In 2009 - And As Chairman In January 2010 - Xerox Had Become The Vibrant, Profitable And Revitalized Company That It Still Is Today. What Made The Difference Was A Strong Turnaround Plan, Dedicated People And A Firm Commitment From Company Leaders.

Good Leadership Is About The Company's Success, Not Your Own.

If We Could Muster The Same Determination And Sense Of Responsibility That Saves A Country Like Japan - Or A Company Like Xerox - Then Investing To Save Women And Children Who Are Dying In The Developing World Would Be Very Good Business.