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Resilience is based on the ability to embrace the extremes -- while no becoming an extremist. ... **Most companies don't do paradox very well.** (emphasis by author) [2002] p.25f
Gary Hamel
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Gary Hamel
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: January 1
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