What is the best advice you have ever given someone?

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Vice President of Sales in IT Servicesa year ago

Never should your Truth be based on a Reason. Always say the truth.

Chief Executive Officer in Softwarea year ago

Embrace failure as a stepping stone to success

Finance & Info Systems Director in Consumer Goodsa year ago

Grace costs you nothing.

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VP of ICa year ago

"Leaders who don't listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say." (Someone shared with me; I believe it's a quote from Andy Stanley. It's always stuck with me.)

VP of Supply Chain in Transportationa year ago

Sometimes you need to get out of your way.

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