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In some South Pacific cultures, a speaker holds a conch shell as a symbol of temporary position of authority. Leaders must understand who holds the conch-that is, who should be listened to and when.
Max De Pree
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Max De Pree
Age: 92 †
Born: 1924
Born: October 28
Died: 2017
Died: August 8
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