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The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary to management success.

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James Cash Penney
Age: 95 †
Born: 1875
Born: September 16
Died: 1971
Died: February 12
Businessman
Entrepreneur
Hamilton
Missouri
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Communication
Necessary
Listening
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Art
Management

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