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THEY SAY THE BEST THINGS in life are free. I think that’s true of leadership self-development, too. Most of the ideas and techniques in this book don’t come with a budget; they are simple things that will make a difference if you’re serious about improving your leadership skills. The fact that they require you to plan and practice is rewarding in its own right; you’re going to earn your growth as a leader, because you’re the one putting in the work. But free only takes you so far, and sometimes it pays to invest in your development (or better yet, for your manager to invest). So load up your courage and walk into the boss’s office—you’re going to ask your boss to invest some dollars in his or ...
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