“I was first hired at Staples in 1992, by company founder Tom Stemberg ...” — Shira Goodman Quote

“I was first hired at Staples in 1992, by company founder Tom Stemberg and eventual CEO Ron Sargent, to be the first director of marketing and merchandising for the catalog business.”

“When I need to decompress, I grab a glass of wine, some popcorn, and a great book.”

“This is Staples. On a good day, we get to stay at the Marriott Courtyard. We have a frugal culture.”

“If there's one thing that's certain in business, it's uncertainty.”

“The herd instinct among forecasters makes sheep look like independent thinkers.”

“Rank does not confer privilege or give power. It imposes responsibility.”