John Willard Marriott
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John Marriott is the man behind the great Marriott chain of hotels. From selling sheep and then root beer, discover how his natural entrepreneurial talents led to him developing and leading a major corporation. He overcame major obstacles, survived a life threatening illness and turned the Second World War into an opportunity for the expansion of his business. Throughout his career, John Marriott worked hard to ensure high quality, standards of service from his businesses. The foundation of work ethics that he possessed, made him one of the most successful business leaders of all time. Get inside the mind of this amazing man who always ensured that his staff were looked after. He advised ‘take care of your employees and they’ll take care of your customers’.
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Thomas Edison
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