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One rose says more than the dozen.
One rose says more than the dozen.
To kill a relative of whom you are tired is something. But to inherit his property afterwards, that is genuine read more
To kill a relative of whom you are tired is something. But to inherit his property afterwards, that is genuine pleasure.
The 1990s customer expects service to be characterized by fast and efficient computer-based systems.
The 1990s customer expects service to be characterized by fast and efficient computer-based systems.
The financial climate is the worst it's been in 25 years.
The financial climate is the worst it's been in 25 years.
The employer generally gets the employees he deserves.
The employer generally gets the employees he deserves.
The manager with the in basket problem does not yet understand that he must discipline himself to take care of read more
The manager with the in basket problem does not yet understand that he must discipline himself to take care of activities that fail to excite him.
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.
Managing directors are not paid to be busy, they are paid to think.
Managing directors are not paid to be busy, they are paid to think.
The only point in making money is, you can tell some big shot where to go.
The only point in making money is, you can tell some big shot where to go.