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“Outstanding American men seem to see power as something you use in order to correct someone who's wrong, to change them, to show them you see more in this situation than the boss does. Outstanding American women, on the other hand, see power as a resource, something you can use to get people together, to gain commitment.”

Quote by David McClelland

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David McClelland

David McClelland was a renowned psychologist, born on May 20, 1917, and passed away on March 27, 1998. He made significant contributions to the field of psychology, particularly in the areas of motivation and personality theory. more

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