“If you look at any kind of modern organization and you think, 'What ar...” — Ricardo Semler Quote

“If you look at any kind of modern organization and you think, 'What are the foremost tools of power?' You will find that it is information.”

“People are too keen to follow standard preconceptions of how organisations should work. All too often, we feel that we are unable to make changes and so hope that someone, somewhere in your organisation knows what we are doing and what the overall aim is.”

“In life, we do not give employees enough leeway. If you look around Semco's office, there are plenty of empty desks. The question is - where are these people? I do not have the slightest idea, but I am not interested.”

“We will be in the railroad business, first and foremost.”

“I, first and foremost, want to make sure that I am personally healthy and happy in my life.”

“First and foremost, I make music to satisfy my creative urges, but at the same time, I know my fans are waiting, so they're the ones that push me to keep going.”