If a general shows confidence in his men but always insists on his ord…

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If a general shows confidence in his men but always insists on his orders being obeyed, the gain will be mutual. ✨ Sun-tzu, Gerald A Michaelson (2001). Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers; 50 Strategic Rules, p.112, Simon and Schuster
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If a general shows confidence in his men but always insists on his orders being obeyed, the gain will be mutual. ✨ Sun-tzu, Gerald A Michaelson (2001). Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers; 50 Strategic Rules, p.112, Simon and Schuster

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