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Leadership does not mean getting people to do their job. It means getting people to do their best.

Harvey Mackay

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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If we could measure the damage to corporations from gossip, it might be more than the GNP of the Third World!
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If you wish others to believe in you, you must first convince them that you believe in them.
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You can't buy a good reputation you must earn it.
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One sure-fire way to stay creative: force yourself to learn something new.
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There is no shame in taking pride in achievements or position. But nobody gets to the top alone.
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The sale begins when the customer says yes.
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You'll always get the good news it's how fast you get the bad news that counts.
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Just because an employee does things differently doesn't mean he or she won't do the job right or as well. If you establish expectations of the goal and the standards to follow, then methodology shouldn't be an issue.
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