Parton's management playbook: hire smarter people, avoid micromanaging
Dolly Parton, who died this week at 80, attributed her business success to hard work and delegating to capable teams. She said she never micromanaged, instead placing smarter people in key roles and trusting them. Her empire included Dollywood, restaurants, and a pet apparel line, with an estimated net worth of $450 million.
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