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The key to success isn't just thinking about what we are doing but doing something about what we are thinking.

Peter Senge

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Peter Senge
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: January 1
Author
Economist
Engineer
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Philosopher
University Teacher
Writer
Stanford
California
Peter M. Senge
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Most leadership strategies are doomed to failure from the outset. As people have been noting for years, the majority of strategic initiatives that are driven from the top are marginally effective - at best.
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You cannot force commitment, what you can do…You nudge a little here, inspire a little there, and provide a role model. Your primary influence is the environment you create.
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Courage is simply doing whatever is needed in pursuit of the vision
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