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The best executive is one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough t
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"The best executive is one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it"

- Theodore Roosevelt

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This quote by Theodore Roosevelt talks to the value of having a good executive in charge. An excellent executive needs to have the sense to pick the ideal individuals for the job and the self-restraint to stay out of their method while they do it. This indicates that the executive should have the knowledge to acknowledge the strengths and weaknesses of their group and the confidence to trust them to do the task. It likewise implies that the executive should have the ability to resist the desire to micromanage and allow their group to work individually. By doing this, the executive can ensure that the task is done correctly and effectively. Eventually, this quote highlights the value of having an excellent executive who can recognize the strengths of their group and trust them to do the task without interference.

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Theodore Roosevelt This quote is written / told by Theodore Roosevelt between October 27, 1858 and January 6, 1919. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 70 other quotes.

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