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If you tell people where to go, but not how to get there, youll be amazed at the results
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"If you tell people where to go, but not how to get there, you'll be amazed at the results"

- George S. Patton

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This quote by George S. Patton speaks with the power of setting a goal and enabling people to determine how to reach it. It recommends that when provided a clear instructions, people can finding creative and innovative methods to arrive. It likewise suggests that when provided the freedom to explore and experiment, people can develop solutions that might have otherwise been neglected. This quote motivates leaders to trust their employee and give them the autonomy to discover their own paths to success. It likewise acts as a suggestion that sometimes the very best method to get to a location is not constantly the most obvious one. By permitting individuals to discover their own method, leaders can take advantage of the collective understanding and experience of their group and produce something greater than what any someone might have accomplished by themselves.

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George S. Patton This quote is written / told by George S. Patton between November 11, 1885 and December 21, 1945. He was a famous Soldier from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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