From government I want enough proximity to be defended by it and enough distance to not be harmed by it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Businesses should maintain enough government contact for protection but enough distance to avoid interference.
- In plain terms
- Stay close to government for help but far enough to avoid trouble.
- What can you take from it?
- Manage political relations with careful balance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How dependent is my business on state support?
- Do I have enough political leverage?
Another view
Some industries require deep government integration to function.
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