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“The critical question is not "How can I achieve?" but "What can I contribute?"”

Quote by Peter Drucker

Book:The Daily Drucker: 366 Days of Insight and Motivation for Getting the Right Things Done

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The Daily Drucker: 366 Days of Insight and Motivation for Getting the Right Things Done

This book offers a year's worth of wisdom from the renowned management consultant Peter Drucker, providing readers with daily readings that emphasize the importance of doing the right things in a professional and personal context. more

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Peter Drucker, born on November 19, 1909 in Austria and died on November 11, 2005 in the United States, is regarded as the father of modern management. He is one of the greatest management thinkers of the 20th century. Drucker dedicated his life to the study of management theory and practice, and his works have had a profound impact on global enterprise management. more

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