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101. Choice + commitment = freedom.

“In giving their powers over to each other people undertake to promote and preserve their common interests…they are simultaneously bound to one another (in looking to the common good) and free (since the imperative to act in this way is … Continue reading

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100. “What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?”

– Anonymous

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98. Compensate representatives for being in office, but don’t give them too much control.

Elected officials need just enough rewards to make their job worthwhile, such as payment or being delegated to get sweeping changes done quickly, but not too much control, such as a lack of limits on what they can do.

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97. People need to follow the rules they make.

Whether you’re a consultant or facilitator, a CEO or partner, a representative or delegate, an accountant or shop worker, make sure that what goes for everyone else, also goes for you.  If all representatives and officers have term limits, make … Continue reading

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96. The company’s general accounting office becomes the bank.

Just as each department is responsible for choosing where to buy and sell its products and services, each department is responsible for choosing where to put its cash. By keeping money in the hands of each department, everyone is more … Continue reading

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