"A bottom line principle of business—and life—is, to do what is right, even when no one else is looking. Likewise, we ought to do the right thing even if others around us seem to be backwards."
About Don Soderquist
Donald G. Soderquist was an American businessman known for his work as chief operating officer and senior vice chairman of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
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