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               I always ponder what I could have done differently to be one of them.” “I only see them smooth

               talking  their  way  out  of  difficult  situations.  Their  results  are  not  as  good;  they  are  not  better  at

               identifying  and  developing  solutions  or  new  ideas.  In  summary,  I  do  not  see  them  as  excellent


               performers, but most certainly there is something that keeps driving them up.”

                  Ron was listening attentively and waited for Dan to finish. He smiled and politely said, “I guess I


               too am included in ‘them’.” It was a statement, not a question. He paused briefly and continued.

               “Before I attempt to answer your question, I have a small query – do you find anything good in ‘us’?”

                  “First, I must admit that yes I do see you in that group. And yes again; there are several admirable


               qualities -- All of you can present very well. You know how to manipulate the data to make your point;

               and I say it in a positive way. You are persuasive and are mostly able to get what you want. You don’t

               confront even when challenged or threatened; instead, you find a way to rationalize.”


                  “Is there anything else Dan?” Ron probed further.

                  Dan thought for a while and added, “Yes there is. Everyone, including me, likes you. In fact, it is

               always genuinely nice talking to you.”


                  “Why do you think that is Dan?” Ron inquired gently.

                  “You make people comfortable, I guess. I do not feel threatened even though you have bypassed


               and moved ahead of me. I cannot recall any time when you unfairly pushed us to do anything. In

               summary you are a good leader.”

                  “Could that be the reason why I and others of my ‘tribe’ have been moving up?” Ron queried.


                  “That answer has eluded me for so long and is actually the reason for me to come to you today,

               but I guess this could be a reason.”
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