Michael Dell

Michael Dell is the founder of the computer company Dell, Inc. He created one of the most profitable computer companies in the world with annual sales of up to $50 billion American dollars. Dell has also become one of the wealthiest people in the world with a 4th place listing on the Forbes rich Americans list in 2005 with an estimated worth of $18 billion.

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Michael Dell Quotes AddThis

By Michael Dell
Published 04/4/2009
Personal Success
Rating: Unrated

It's through curiosity and looking at opportunities in new ways that we've always mapped our path at Dell. There's always an opportunity to make a difference.

There are a lot of things that go into creating success. I don't like to do just the things I like to do. I like to do things that cause the company to succeed. I don't spend a lot of time doing my favorite activities.

Our business is about technology, yes. But it's also about operations and customer relationships.

20 years and $40 billion. They seem like good round numbers.

Think For Yourself

By Michael Dell
Published 02/27/2009
Motivation
Rating: Unrated

“The first thing you should do is throw away that store-bought map and begin to draw your own,” says Dell. “It’s through curiosity and looking at opportunities in new ways that we’ve always mapped our path at Dell.”

Thrive On Change

By Michael Dell
Published 02/27/2009
Goal Setting
Rating: Unrated

Dell believes in the power of deriving strength from change. When speaking on the issue, he often makes a link between change and “the Chinese character for crisis which represents both danger and opportunity.” The success of his company has come about in large part due to Dell’s ability to not only withstand change, but also to take advantage of new opportunities.

Build a Company of Owners

By Michael Dell
Published 02/27/2009
Public Speaking
Rating: Unrated

“It’s one thing to create a culture that works,” says Dell. “It’s another to use that culture to create a measurable strategic advantage. You need to engender a sense of personal investment in all your employees, which comes down to three things: responsibility, accountability, and shared success.”

Develop a Customer-Focused Philosophy

By Michael Dell
Published 02/27/2009
Marketing
Rating: Unrated

“Let’s say you decide to buy a car – red, two-door,” says Dell. “All sold out – four months to get one – but a really convincing salesperson talks you into the blue, four-door and probably the rust-proofing too. The salesperson gets a nice commission, when she actually sold you a car you didn’t want. Then, the dealer sends a signal back to the factory that blue four-doors are selling really well – build some more!” Contrary to this, Dell’s philosophy is that, “We’ll listen, and we’ll respond…It’s about the customer. It’s that simple.”

Build Byte By Byte

By Michael Dell
Published 02/27/2009
Goal Setting
Rating: Unrated

“I've learned from experience that a company can grow too fast,” says Dell. “You have to be careful about expanding into new businesses because if you get into too many too quickly, you won't have the experience or the infrastructure to succeed.”