“A noble purpose inspires sacrifice, stimulates innovation, and encourages perseverance. In so doing, it transforms great talent into exceptional accomplishment.”

—  Gary Hamel

Gary Hamel quoted in: Richard L. Daft (2014), The Leadership Experience, p. 409

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