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Dividing an elephant in half does not produce two small elephants.

Peter Senge

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Peter Senge
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: January 1
Author
Economist
Engineer
Pedagogue
Philosopher
University Teacher
Writer
Stanford
California
Peter M. Senge
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When placed in the same system, people, however different, tend to produce similar results.
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Many in positions of authority lack the capabilities to truly lead. They are not credible. They do not command genuine respect. They are not committed to serve. They are not continually learning and growing. They are not wise.
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The capacity of a human community to shape it's future.
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