Harvey S. Firestone Businessperson
- Gender: Male
- Citizenship: United States
- Born: Apr 20, 1898
- Died: Jun 1, 1973
Harvey Samuel Firestone, Jr. was an American businessman, and chairman of the board of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company.
The son of Harvey Firestone, Sr. and Idabelle Smith Firestone, he was educated at Asheville School in Asheville, North Carolina. He served as a naval aviator during World War I. Graduating from Princeton University in 1920, Harvey, Sr. placed Harvey, Jr. in charge of his company's steel products division; Harvey, Jr. took over the leadership of the company in 1941.
Firestone helped establish the company's supply and service stores, and guided its operations during World War II. He was also president of the Firestone Foundation.
The secret of my success is a two word answer: Know people.
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The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.
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Capital isn't that important in business. Experience isn't that important. You can get both of these things. What is important is ideas.
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It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed.
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I believe fundamental honesty is the keystone of business.
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Our company is built on people - those who work for us, and those we do business with.
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