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Leader and followers are both following the invisible leader-the common purpose.

Mary Parker Follett

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Mary Parker Follett
Age: 65 †
Born: 1868
Born: September 3
Died: 1933
Died: December 18
Businessperson
Philosopher
Political Scientist
Social Worker
Sociologist
Writer
Quincy
Massachusetts
Mary Parker
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