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Management Mantras

By: Alison Overholt

Lessons from the winners.

The "woman factor" is an asset, not a liability.
Surround yourself with strong, creative people.
Pay for quality -- in employees, financial advice, and infrastructure.
Don't be timid.

From Issue 94 | May 2005

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