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.
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Money talks...but all mine ever says is good-bye.
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A gift blinds the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.
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I figure you have the same chance of winning the lottery whether you play or not.
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Every day is a gift- even if it sucks.
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The rich are different from you and me because they have more credit.
