Airline Pilot Central Forums

Airline Pilot Central Forums (https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/)
-   Cargo (https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/)
-   -   CEO Fred Smith On Everything (https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/67360-ceo-fred-smith-everything.html)

captexpress 05-13-2012 06:12 PM
CEO Fred Smith On Everything
 
FedEx CEO Fred Smith on ... everything - Fortune Management

MD11Fr8Dog 05-13-2012 06:14 PM
Originally Posted by captexpress (Post 1187541)
Still continuing the urban legend of him being a Marine pilot.

Grumble 05-13-2012 06:47 PM
So, long term, you're bullish on America.
Sure. But look, the U.S. political system is completely broken, and as a wise man once said, "What can't continue, won't." So we're either going to be stopped by the bond market at some point in time, or we're going to fix Washington. And I think we will be able to do it.
He's more optimistic than me.

CloudSailor 05-13-2012 08:08 PM
Man, he is awesome.

Stay healthy Mr. Smith, and please don't retire for 20 more years. :)

flextodaline 05-14-2012 04:15 AM
Now, if only his vision and leadership could be passed down to his mid-level VP's and MD's....:D:D

renman95 05-14-2012 06:24 AM
Originally Posted by flextodaline (Post 1187710)
Now, if only his vision and leadership could be passed down to his mid-level VP's and MD's....:D:D
This. This. And this.

Magenta Line 05-14-2012 06:35 AM
+ 1,000,000

OKLATEX 05-14-2012 11:59 AM
Originally Posted by CloudSailor (Post 1187632)
Man, he is awesome.

Stay healthy Mr. Smith, and please don't retire for 20 more years. :)
Read an article in 2010 that said he could see himself retired in 3-5 years.

MaydayMark 05-14-2012 02:08 PM
Originally Posted by CloudSailor (Post 1187632)
Stay healthy Mr. Smith, and please don't retire for 20 more years. :)
Originally Posted by OKLATEX (Post 1187921)
Read an article in 2010 that said he could see himself retired in 3-5 years.
I believe I read years ago that his father passed away at a young age from heart problems (younger than Mr. S. is now IIRC). I too hope he stays well and in command of this "ship."

CloudSailor 05-14-2012 08:01 PM
Originally Posted by OKLATEX (Post 1187921)
Read an article in 2010 that said he could see himself retired in 3-5 years.
Yep, I did read that article. Makes sense for him and his family to retire soon. If I were in his shoes, I probably would've retired quite a while ago... But his intense drive is in very large part what created this company. Although for the sake of all employees, hopefully he reconsiders and decides to stay around for many more years.


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:22 PM.


Website Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands