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Confidence is the bridge connecting expectations and performance, investment and results.

Rosabeth Moss Kanter

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Rosabeth Moss Kanter
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: March 15
Economist
Professor
Sociologist
Teacher
University Teacher
Writer
Cleveland
Ohio
Confidence
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Bridges
Performance
Investment
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Expectations

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