Quote by Michael Bloomberg

Nobody is going to delegate a lot of power to a secretary that they can't control.

Nobody is going to delegate a lot of power to a secretary th

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals in positions of authority, such as managers or bosses, are reluctant to entrust significant decision-making authority to their secretary or assistant if they cannot maintain control over them. It implies that the amount of power given to a secretary is directly influenced by the level of control an individual has over them. This could be due to a fear of losing control or a desire to maintain a hierarchical structure within an organization.

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By Michael Bloomberg

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