Thursday, June 14, 2007

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett

Did you watch Buffett and Gates Go Back to School yesterday on Pearl?

I was most impressed with Warren Buffett's answers, which were succint and genuine, sometimes humourous, and always inspiring.

Two things he said that I remember particularly - that public speaking is the most important skill/asset that one should acquire, and that the paramount quality a good leader should possess is the ability to bring out the best in people. This is coming from a 77-year-old who has spent a good part of his life running a hugely successful and profitable business, and who is dedicated to "making this world a better place". So, you better listen to what he's got to say!

Two of the world's most powerful and richest people sharing their perspectives on life, work, philanthropy, and everything else - it is a programme too good to miss.