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Seeking Everybody’s Approval

When starting a new task or assignment, figure out exactly who is the key decision-maker. That will give you the confidence you need to move forward—without hearing from absolutely everybody involved.

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Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

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