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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.
The monstrous evils of the twentieth century have shown us that the greediest money grubbers are gentle doves compared with read more
The monstrous evils of the twentieth century have shown us that the greediest money grubbers are gentle doves compared with money-hating wolves like Lenin, Stalin, and Hitler, who in less than three decades killed or maimed nearly a hundred million men, women, and children and brought untold suffering to a large portion of mankind.
The increase in the world's population represents our victory against death...
The increase in the world's population represents our victory against death...
The promise of yesterday are the taxes of today.
The promise of yesterday are the taxes of today.
Why does a slight tax increase cost you two hundred dollars and a substantial tax cut save you thirty cents.
Why does a slight tax increase cost you two hundred dollars and a substantial tax cut save you thirty cents.
Finance is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.
Finance is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.
In a trader-dominated society, the scribe is usually kept out of the management of affairs, but it given a more read more
In a trader-dominated society, the scribe is usually kept out of the management of affairs, but it given a more or less free hand in the cultural field. By frustrating the scribe's craving for commanding action, the trader draws upon himself the scribe's wrath and scorn.
If you can run one business well, you can run any business well.
If you can run one business well, you can run any business well.
The greatest productive force is human selfishness.
The greatest productive force is human selfishness.
