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Great leaders don't blame the tools they are given. Great leaders work to sharpen them.

Simon Sinek

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