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Some in management positions operate as if they are in a tree of monkeys. They make sure that everyone at the top of the tree looking down sees only smiles. But all too often, those at the bottom looking up see only asses.

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Simon Sinek
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: October 9
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Motivational Speaker
Writer
Simon O. Sinek
Simon Oliver Sinek
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