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“We have got to abandon the sense of amazement in the face of creativity, as if it were a miracle if anybody created anything.”

Quote by Abraham Maslow

Book:The Maslow Business Reader

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The Maslow Business Reader

This book explores the application of Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory to business practices, offering readers a unique perspective on motivation, leadership, and organizational development. It includes analyses of various business scenarios and case studies that illustrate the practical application of psychological principles in the corporate world. more

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Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist born on April 1, 1908, and died on June 8, 1970. He was a pioneer in humanistic psychology and proposed Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which had a profound impact on the field of psychology. more

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