“The state treasurer has authority to weigh in and take leadership role...” — Walker Stapleton Quote

“The state treasurer has authority to weigh in and take leadership roles on taxing and spending legislation.”

“If a division becomes insolvent, the credit markets' reaction to that is immediate - regardless of what period of time you think you have to remedy.”

“When I was in the private sector, I found it immensely useful to go out and talk to customers and co-workers.”

“I don't like laughing at people unless they're in a privileged position or if they're in authority. If it's poor people or people who live on the outskirts or on the margins, or the underdog, I'd rather be laughing with them.”

“Now, there's a desire for order, authority coming from a feeling that society has gone too far to the side of individualism and liberalism.”

“Where visionaries can be good at persuasion, CEOs are good at wielding authority. Visionaries transcend organizations, resources, and current realities, while CEOs master them.”