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The essence of synergy is to value differences-to respect them, to build on strengths, to compensate for weaknesses

Stephen R. Covey (2016). “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change Interactive Edition”, p.330, Mango Media Inc.
The essence of synergy is to value differences-to respect them, to build on strengths, to compensate for weaknesses