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First Line Manager: The Possible of the Impossible

If the Wright brothers could have made a jet; we would not have a biplane. They took the materials in their bicycle shop to make the first machine of flight. The brothers poked a hole in the impossible by doing … Continue reading

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First Line Manager Know Thyself

In the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi are the words, “Know Thyself.” This is an admonition to people to remember they are not God; and, to enter the Temple with humility. Ben Franklin said, “There are three … Continue reading

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First Line Manager Focus and Obligation

What does focus and obligation have to do with a first line manager’s responsibilities? Focus and obligation are the keys to a successful organization. When I was a young boy my parents did not let me have a magnifying glass. … Continue reading

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