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The speed of the boss is the speed of the team.

Lee Iacocca

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Lee Iacocca
Age: 94 †
Born: 1924
Born: October 15
Died: 2019
Died: July 2
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Pennsylvania
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In the great undertakings, there is glory, even in failure.
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If we wait until we've satisfied all the uncertainties, it may be too late.
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Your legacy should be that you made it better than it was when you got it.
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The trick is to make sure you don't die waiting for prosperity to come.
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