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The boss must first distinguish between action information and status information. He must discipline himself not to act on problems read more
The boss must first distinguish between action information and status information. He must discipline himself not to act on problems his managers can solve, and never to act on problems when he is explicitly reviewing status. I once knew a boss who invariably picked up the phone to give orders before the end of the first paragraph in a status report. That response is guaranteed to squelch full disclosure.
In the midst of life we are in debt.
In the midst of life we are in debt.
Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts.
Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts.
Taxation WITH representation ain't so hot either.
Taxation WITH representation ain't so hot either.
The most important benefit of population size and growth is the increase it brings to the stock of useful knowledge. read more
The most important benefit of population size and growth is the increase it brings to the stock of useful knowledge. Minds matter economically as much as, or more than, hands or mouths.
Throughout history, poverty is the normal condition of man. Advances which permit this norm to be exceeded- here and there, read more
Throughout history, poverty is the normal condition of man. Advances which permit this norm to be exceeded- here and there, now and then- are the work of an extremely small minority, frequently despised, often condemned, and almost always opposed by all right-thinking people. Whenever this tiny minority is kept from creating, or (as sometimes happens) is driven out of a society, the people then slip back into abject poverty.This is known as "bad luck.".
The buck stops with the guy who signs the checks.
The buck stops with the guy who signs the checks.
Only positive consequences encourage good future performances.
Only positive consequences encourage good future performances.
Money, the root of all evil...but the cure for all sadness.
Money, the root of all evil...but the cure for all sadness.
