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The boss must first distinguish between action information and status information. He must discipline himself not to act on problems read more
The boss must first distinguish between action information and status information. He must discipline himself not to act on problems his managers can solve, and never to act on problems when he is explicitly reviewing status. I once knew a boss who invariably picked up the phone to give orders before the end of the first paragraph in a status report. That response is guaranteed to squelch full disclosure.
The rich swell up with pride, the poor from hunger.
The rich swell up with pride, the poor from hunger.
The 1980s are to debt what the 1960s were to sex. The 1960s left a hangover. So will the 1980s.
The 1980s are to debt what the 1960s were to sex. The 1960s left a hangover. So will the 1980s.
The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for doing them.
The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for doing them.
We live in a time of transition, an uneasy era which is likely to endure for the rest of this read more
We live in a time of transition, an uneasy era which is likely to endure for the rest of this century. During the period we may be tempted to abandon some of the time-honored principles and commitments which have been proven during the difficult times of past generations. We must never yield to this temptation. Our American values are not luxuries, but necessities - not the salt in our bread, but the bread itself.
in his farewell address.
I figure you have the same chance of winning the lottery whether you play or not.
I figure you have the same chance of winning the lottery whether you play or not.
I don't even get an allowance.
I don't even get an allowance.
Few women care to be laughed at and men not at all, except for large sums of money.
Few women care to be laughed at and men not at all, except for large sums of money.
Satiety is a mongrel that barks at the heels of plenty.
Satiety is a mongrel that barks at the heels of plenty.
