16 Quotes by Adam Neumann
Adam Neumann is a former CEO and co-founder of WeWork, a real estate company that provides flexible shared workspaces. He was born in Israel in 1979 and moved to the United States in 2001. Neumann is known for his charismatic personality, which helped him to attract investors and raise billions of dollars in funding for WeWork. However, his leadership style was criticized for being impulsive and erratic, leading to the company's failed IPO in 2019 and his eventual departure as CEO. Neumann has since founded a new company called "Future Shape" which invests in startups and is focused on creating sustainable living solutions. (Bio)
Adam Neumann Quotes
1. "As the world becomes a more digital place, we cannot forget about the human connection."
2. "How do you change the world? Bring people together. Where is the easiest big place to bring people together? In the work environment."
3. "Success is not just making money. Success is happiness. Success is fulfillment; it's the ability to give."
4. "Globalisation for a startup is exciting; you have to learn so fast about the different cultures of the world."
5. "Before WeWork, I had a baby clothing company. When I started out, I had no real contacts in the garment business and no mentor to guide me on how things worked. I just had an idea to put pads on the baby clothes on to protect the baby's knees."
6. "You never know who you're talking to. Don't limit a young student's dream, because that's how we change the world."
7. "If you are open-minded and you let the universe come in, you never know where things might go."
8. "It takes courage to be an entrepreneur."
9. "I try to surround myself with people smarter than me - if I'm the smartest guy in the room, I change rooms."
10. "Anybody that wants to be something greater than themselves, that understands that bringing meaning and intention into work and bringing those two things together, is a member of the 'we generation,' and the money tends to follow."
11. "WeWork is working to create a world where people make a life and not just a living."
12. "I never had a traditional mentor. I know people who have been successful with a mentor, but I've never understood why I should limit myself to the knowledge and expertise of one person."
13. "When I moved to New York City from Israel, I came here with the idea to get a great job, have tons of fun, and make a lot of money. Growing up in Israel, I watched a lot of American TV, and I thought it's what the 'cool' people did, and I wanted the same thing."
14. "Mentorship plays such an important role in business - we know it's a must - and I believe schools should embrace it in a much fuller way."
15. "Do I think people who need a good opportunity become harder workers sometimes? Yes."
16. "Life is about being present. Sometimes your home will demand more attention, and you should be there. Sometimes your work is more demanding. But the beautiful thing when you create your life's work is that it always feels like you're on a mission." (Meaning)
― Adam Neumann Quotes
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Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
