The carrot and the stick are prevasive and persuasive motivators. But if you treat people like donkeys, they will perform like donkeys. (John Whitmore)

The carrot and the stick are prevasive and persuasive motivators. But if you treat people like donkeys, they will perform like donkeys.

John Whitmore

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