一篇对德鲁克的祭文

November 28th, 2005

今天通过 Google Adsense 的连接, 点到一个网站, 发现了这片不错的祭文:

A Tribute to Peter Drucker (1909-2005)

At one meeting of the Board of the Peter Drucker Foundation, I asked Peter, "You have written so much about mission — what is your mission?"

He laughed and replied, "My mission is to help other people achieve their goals — assuming that they are not immoral or unethical!"

This comment was so typical of Peter.  Along with his obvious brilliance, he was a simple and humble man who wanted to help others achieve their goals.

Peter Drucker not only taught me about management — he taught me about life.  Through his example he showed me the importance of loving what you do — and communicating this enthusiasm to others.

He loved his family, his friends, his work and his life.  His zest for living was always there — even at the end.

I visited with Peter shortly before his death.  Even though his health was failing, he took the time to have a lively discussion with me about the state of the world and the future that we face.  Even when nearing death, I was amazed at his sense of history, his deep insight, his passion and his caring.

Peter Drucker did not just teach by what he wrote — he taught by who he was.

— Marshall Goldsmith


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