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In the most innovative companies there is a significantly higher volume of thank yous than in companies of low innovation.

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
Innovative
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Companies
Innovation
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Yous
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