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" If you have doubt about a person's humility or smarts, don't ignore it. More often than not, there is something causing that doubt. "

Patrick Lencioni

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" Meetings are the linchpin of everything. If someone says you have an hour to investigate a company, I wouldn't look at the balance sheet. I'd watch their executive team in a meeting for an hour. If they are clear and focused and have the board on the edge of their seats, I'd say this is a good company worth investing in. "

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