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“The best bosses are committed to letting their workers work—whether on creative tasks such as inventing new products or on routine things such as assembling computers, making McDonald’s burgers, or flying planes. They take pride in being human shields, absorbing or deflecting heat from inside and outside the company, doing all manner of boring and silly tasks, and battling idiots and slights that make life harder than necessary on their people.”

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Robert I. Sutton
Robert I. Sutton

Robert I. Sutton is an esteemed professor known for his contributions to the fields of organizational behavior and management. Born in 1954, he graduated from Stanford University and began his academic career there. Sutton Professor's research focuses on leadership, innovation, organizational culture, and team dynamics. more

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