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The fine art of finishing first.

When I was in my 20s, I went to a lot of concerts in New York where I grew up. I had another friend named Chris who also liked to go to concerts. Chris used to drive me crazy because if I missed getting tickets to a “sold out” concert that Chris knew about, he wouldn’t tell me about it. When I asked him why he didn’t say anything, he’d just say, “Because I didn’t want to go.” I would ask him why he didn’t let me know in case I wanted to go, he just didn’t have an answer for that....

Be true to yourself.

In our crazy society, sometimes people we think of as being nice are considered weak. Being nice is not a sign of weakness. It’s an extra step we take to make sure that things don’t get done at any cost but done in a way that allows people to preserve their dignity....

What all new leaders need to know.

Businesspeople who aspire to be leaders usually start out as entry-level employees. Many hope that one day, their talents will be recognized, and they will be promoted. And while this may be true for some people, it’s more likely that the opportunities around us will lead to our eventual roles as leaders....