Executives Quote by Ricardo Semler

“The purpose of work is not to make money. The purpose of work is to make the workers, whether working stiffs or top executives, feel good about life.” quote by Ricardo Semler — Download Open image

“The purpose of work is not to make money. The purpose of work is to make the workers, whether working stiffs or top executives, feel good about life.”

Ricardo Semler

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