Quotes from Shira Goodman

My goal is a tech-free Saturday.

I love pens, especially when writing on good-quality paper. But I don't have a favorite - I try all kinds in all colors. Like most folks, I misplace them a lot, so I don't use anything too fancy.

The most important item on my desk is a picture of my husband and three kids making kooky faces at my niece's wedding. We all look silly and happy.

When I need to decompress, I grab a glass of wine, some popcorn, and a great book.

Every executive should be able to say four things: 'I don't know,' 'I need help,' 'I was wrong,' and 'Thank you.'

This is Staples. On a good day, we get to stay at the Marriott Courtyard. We have a frugal culture.

When Princeton plays Harvard, I'm rooting for Princeton, of course. Go Tigers!

'Make more happen' highlights how Staples is reinventing itself to provide every product businesses need to succeed.

I invariably do some of my best thinking on Saturdays.

I'm president of my children's day school and have a tremendous passion for education.

If I can get together once a month with eight people I hold dear, that's a real win to me.

Get a minimum viable product out there, test it out, see how customers respond.

J.D., MBAs typically go into the financial world. What I love is driving the top line.