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Frederick W. Smith, an American businessman and founder of FedEx, revolutionized the logistics industry by creating a global network of fast and reliable shipping services. Under his leadership, FedEx grew into one of the world's largest and most innovative companies. Smith's entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to efficiency have made him an inspiration to business leaders worldwide, showing that with vision, strategy, and perseverance, one can build an empire that transforms industries and communities alike.
"Leaders get out in front and stay there by raising the standards by which they judge themselves - and by which they are willing to be judged."
"A Yale University management professor in response to student Fred Smith's paper proposing reliable overnight delivery service: The concept is interesting and well-formed, but in order to earn better than a 'C', the idea must be feasible."
"My innovation involved taking an idea from the telecommunications and banking industries, and applying that idea to transportation business."
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