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Kit Crawford Quotes

15 quotes from Kit Crawford — Co-founder of Clif Bar & Company, the organic energy bar brand..

Understand the impact of your action or inaction on others.

Leadership

Honest in the little things, honest in the big things.

Integrity

You need not be even an armchair philosopher to adopt a philosophy of fundamentals.

Philosophy

A breach of the basics is at the root of most problems in the first place.

Problem-Solving

While a formalized set of values is a good guideline, in the absence of accountability — good intentions will only get you so far.

Accountability

I've worked for some pretty amazing people over the years, and in each case what comes to mind the most is the caliber of their character.

Character

A breach of the basics is at the root of most problems.

Fundamentals

You need that combination of vision and commitment to ensure the literal sustainability of the company.

Sustainability

Curiosity is linked to everything I advocate.

Curiosity

The only way that can happen is for there to be discipline, for everyone to be disciplined enough to do their job.

Discipline

We're working to run a different kind of company: the kind of place we'd want to work, that makes the kind of food we like to eat, and that strives for a healthier, more sustainable world — the kind of world we'd like to pass on to our children. And those aren't just words. They're our mission statement.

Kit Crawford

We've donated more than three million Clif Bars to doctors and nurses during the COVID-19 crisis.

Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford, on Clif Bar's COVID-19 response

We're working to run a different kind of company: the kind of place we'd want to work, that makes the kind of food we like to eat, and that strives for a healthier, more sustainable world — the kind of world we'd like to pass on to our children.

Kit Crawford

We decided to remain as a family-owned business rather than selling ourselves off to a big multinational corporation.

Kit Crawford and Gary Erickson, on the Quaker Oats decision

Sustaining our business, our brands, our people, our communities, and the planet is a better return on investment than one bottom line.

Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford, on the Five Aspirations

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