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“People with a “growth mindset,” in contrast, enjoy challenges, strive to learn, and consistently see potential to develop new skills.”
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“that in the midst of murders and civil wars, our republic became stronger [and] its citizens infused with virtues.… A little bit of agitation gives resources to souls and what makes the species prosper isn’t peace, but freedom.”
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“Except for the COO (whose role and responsibilities often over lap with the CEO’s), the executive whose traits were most similar to those of the CEO was the CHRO.”
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“Too much openness can be counterproductive. Privacy is just as important to performance.”
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“Haier, China’s dominant home appliance maker, comprises thousands of minicompanies, all reporting to the chairman. There are no pure cost centers; even the finance department functions independently, providing financing and advisory services for a fee.”
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