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“Trust means "I know that you will not-deliberately or accidentally,…” quote by Douglas McGregor — Download Open image

“Trust means "I know that you will not-deliberately or accidentally, consciously or unconsciously-take unfair advantage of me." It means "I can put my situation at the moment, my status and self-esteem in the group, our relationship, my job, my career, even my life in your hands with complete confidence."”

Douglas McGregor

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