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“Im a cynic about corporate democracy and boards.”

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Carl Icahn, born on February 16, 1936, is a renowned American businessman, investor, and entrepreneur. He is known for his astute investments in the capital markets and his aggressive investment strategies. more

“What it takes to do a job will not be learned from management courses. It is principally a matter of experience, the proper attitude, and common sense — none of which can be taught in a classroom... Human experience shows that people, not organizations or management systems, get things done.”

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Book:Economics of Defense Policy: Adm. H.G. Rickover : Hearing Before the Joint Economic Committee, Congress of the United States, Ninety-seventh Congress, Second Session

Source: Economics of Defense Policy: Adm. H.G. Rickover : Hearing Before the Joint Economic Committee, Congress of the United States, Ninety-seventh Congress, Second Session

“The Devil is in the details, but so is salvation.”

Devil Salvation Details

Author:Hyman Rickover

“Nothing so sharpens the thought process as writing down one's arguments. Weaknesses overlooked in oral discussion become painfully obvious on the written page.”

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Book:Economics of Defense Policy: Selected congressional testimony and speeches by Adm. H.G. Rickover, 1953-81

Source: Economics of Defense Policy: Selected congressional testimony and speeches by Adm. H.G. Rickover, 1953-81

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