The worst disease which can afflict business executives in … - Harold Geneen

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The worst disease which can afflict business executives in their work is not, as popularly supposed, alcoholism; it's egotism.

Harold Geneen

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Harold S. Geneen (January 22, 1910 – November 21, 1997) was an American businessman who served as the CEO of the ITT Corporation (1959-1977).

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Alternative Names: Harold Sydney Geneen • Hal Geneen

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The worst disease which can afflict business executives in their work is not, as popularly supposed, alcoholism; it's egotism. - Harold Geneen

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