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“Leaders get out in front and stay there by raising the standards by which they judge themselves - and by which they are willing to be judged.”

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Frederick W. Smith
Frederick W. Smith

Frederick W. Smith, born on August 11, 1944, is an influential entrepreneur in the business world. He has extensive experience in the aviation and logistics industries and is considered one of the founders of FedEx, a leading global express delivery service provider. more

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