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“I like less the story that a frog if put in cold water will not bestir itself if that water is heated up slowly and gradually and will in the end let itself be killed, boiled alive, too comfortable with continuity to realize that continuous change at some point may become intolerable and demand a change in behaviour.”

Quote by Charles Handy

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Charles Handy is a prominent author and business thinker, recognized for his influential works on management and organizational theory. Born in 1932, Handy has made significant contributions to the field of business through his insightful analysis of the changing nature of work and organizations. more

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