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Michelle Munson of Aspera, on Always Respecting the Opportunity
By ADAM BRYANT
For the chief executive of the Aspera unit of IBM, respecting an opportunity means embracing it and dedicating yourself to making the most of it.
For the chief executive of the Aspera unit of IBM, respecting an opportunity means embracing it and dedicating yourself to making the most of it.
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