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“Confidence isn't optimism or pessimism, and it's not a character attribute. It's the expectation of a positive outcome.”

Quote by Rosabeth Moss Kanter

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Rosabeth Moss Kanter

Rosabeth Moss Kanter is an esteemed professor born on March 15, 1943. She is renowned for her research and teaching in the fields of organizational behavior, leadership, and innovation. more

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