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“Neotony is a metaphor for the quality of life - the gift - that keeps the fortunate of whatever age focused on all the marvelous undiscovered things to come.”

Quote by Warren G. Bennis

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Warren G. Bennis

Warren G. Bennis was an esteemed American author and scholar known for his contributions to the fields of leadership and organizational behavior. His works delve into the essence of leadership and how leadership abilities can be cultivated and enhanced. more

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