Name: Start with Why
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Author: Simon Sinek

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Leadership is a special characteristic to possess and not everyone is fortunate enough to be born with this quality.  In business, leadership means that customers will support your company even when you make mistakes.  Anyone determined to be a leader should actively inspire others by creating sustainable change over long periods of time.  There are many complex qualities that can make up great leaders and it is hoped that future generations can learn from the past so we can have outstanding leaders in the future. 

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Start with Why

256 pages, 2011

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