The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen R. Covey) / quote 139 of 203

Wrong jungle!

The leader is the one who climbs the tallest tree, surveys the entire situation, and yells, “Wrong jungle!” But how do the busy, efficient producers and managers often respond? “Shut up! We’re making progress.”

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