I’ve always felt that a manager has achieved a great deal when he’s able to motivate one other person. When it comes to making the place run, motivation is everything. You might be able to do the work of two people, but you can’t be two people. Instead, you have to inspire the next guy down the line and get him to inspire his people. Lee Iacocca
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The quote, "You can do the work of two people, but you can't be two people," is a statement about one of the most important aspects of a manager's job. A good manager makes sure that his workers understand their roles and perform them well. In order for this to happen, a manager must make sure he inspires the next worker and get him to inspire his coworkers.

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