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Harold S. Geneen

"I don't believe in just ordering people to do things. You have to sort of grab an oar and row with them."

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"In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later."
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"Uncertainty will always be part of the taking charge process."
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"It is an immutable law in business that words are words, explanations are explanations, promises are promises-but only performance is reality."
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"The best way to inspire people to superior performance is to convince them by everything you do and by your everyday attitude that you are wholeheartedly supporting them."
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"I don't believe in just ordering people to do things. You have to sort of grab an oar and row with them."
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"Leadership cannot really be taught. It can only be learned."
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"Facts from paper are not the same as facts from people. The reliability of the people giving you the facts is as important as the facts themselves."

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