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To supervise people, you must either surpass them in their accomplishments or despise them
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"To supervise people, you must either surpass them in their accomplishments or despise them"

- Benjamin Disraeli

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This quote by Benjamin Disraeli suggests that in order to successfully monitor people, one should either be much better than them in regards to accomplishments or look down on them. This indicates that in order to be an efficient manager, one should have a specific level of superiority over those they are supervising. This might be in terms of understanding, experience, or ability. It likewise implies that in order to be an effective supervisor, one should have a specific level of regard for those they are monitoring. This could be in regards to their capabilities, their work principles, or their dedication to the task at hand. Eventually, this quote recommends that in order to be an effective manager, one need to have a balance of both regard and supremacy.

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Benjamin Disraeli This quote is written / told by Benjamin Disraeli between December 21, 1804 and April 19, 1881. He was a famous Statesman from United Kingdom. The author also have 113 other quotes.

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