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My definition of an executive's job is brief and to the point. It is simply this: Getting things done through other people.

James Cash Penney

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James Cash Penney
Age: 95 †
Born: 1875
Born: September 16
Died: 1971
Died: February 12
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It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.
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I was long brought up to think that it was nothing short of a crime to miss a sale.
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Theory is splendid but until put into practice, it is valueless.
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