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“Presidents, leaders, to be effective have to represent the whole to the parts and to the world outside. They may live in the centre but they must not be the centre. To reinforce the common sense they must be a constant teacher, ever travelling, ever talking, ever listening, the chief missionary of the common cause.”

Quote by Charles Handy

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Charles Handy
Charles Handy

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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