On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
All that he could do was to choose a good man, give him the largest possible liberty of action, and back him up in every way; and this Secretary Long did.
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This passage describes the ideal role of a superior in empowering a capable subordinate by granting broad autonomy and support.
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