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Jealousy is code for lazy.

– and lack of confidence in one’s abilities. It’s an emotion so strong it has led to murder.

Chagrined by their pedigree and ashamed of their achievements (or lack of thereof), the jealous lash out at their alleged threat. Their degree of obnoxious behavior is proportional to their perceived inadequacy. Why do people spend time downing their compatriots, when that same time could be spent correcting their flaws? Turn the page…

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The art of becoming a great leader is in developing your ability to leave your own ego at the door; and to recognize the skills and traits you don’t possess and that you need to build a world class organization. Warren Bennis

In a recent article, Borlongan-Alvarez reports several ways to make employees feel valued; below are some of what I consider the most salient: Turn the page…

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