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Melinda French Gates has a 48-hour rule for criticizing employees. The billionaire philanthropist says it’s because ‘being clear is kind’
“If I’m unhappy with work you have done, you will hear from me within 48 hours,” French Gates told Bloomberg’s Leaders With Francine Lacqua podcast in March. “I’m not going to tell you right away, because I need time to think it through.
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“If I’m unhappy with work you have done, you will hear from me within 48 hours,” French Gates told Bloomberg’s Leaders With Francine Lacqua podcast in March. “I’m not going to tell you right away, because I need time to think it through. “If I’m angry about something [I do this] to calm down,” she added. “That‘s on me.”
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