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A boss who micromanages is like a coach who wants to get in the game. Leaders guide and support and then sit back to cheer from the sidelines.

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