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There is just no escaping the fact that the single biggest factor determining whether an organization is going to get healthier - or not - is the genuine commitment and active involvement of the person in charge.

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Patrick Lencioni
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: January 1
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Patrick M. Lencioni
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