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      Having a clear outcome that you are aiming for will help you get what you want

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      Learning to be excited rather than anxious will boost your results

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      Limit the chances of being lied to in negotiations

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      Listen to your team but be clear-headed about having to call people out over a problem

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      Actions may seem inconsequential but they influence colleagues’ perceptions of you as a leader

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