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“Pessimists see problems as stemming from stable and universal causes, thus making them less susceptible to corrective action. Optimists, in contrast, view problems as temporary and resulting from specific factors that will either change or be changed.”

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Rosabeth Moss Kanter
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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