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Andrew CarnegieIndustrialist
(1835-1919)
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Born in Scotland
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His father was fired as a weaver.
Family migrated to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in 1848.
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Was a messenger boy at Western Union,an opportunity to move up
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Do more than was expected,so he’d get notice by his bosses.
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Memorizing names, addresses and facesof people whom frequent deliveries.
So he could cut delivery times.
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Learned by himself to be a telegraph operator
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He studied the railroad’s operation in depth.
Became so knowledgeable to offer innovation suggestions.
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1982found
Carnegie Steel Co.
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Introduced innovation for steel manufacturingas key foundation to build America
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In 1872, he learned new process from UK to make steel better of strength and flexibility.
Steel became a key material for building structure.
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Built the first steel millNamed it Edgar Thomson Works,
after the president of Pennsylvania Railroad
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No micromanage
His job was to implement a progressive system,
install worthy employees and chart an accurate course.
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But always be there when bidding,unforseen circumstances could come up.
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“Everybody should do something beyond the sphere of his duties
somethings that attracts the attention of those over him”
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“Take care of the pennies, and the pounds will take care themselves.”
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“A reputation for producing the best is a sure foundation on which to build.”
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“Doing one thing and doing it well.”
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"Put all your eggs in one basket
and then watch that basket."
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Gave 90% of his wealthto a foundation.
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“The man who died rich
dies disgraced.”
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