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    <body><![CDATA[What would you look for in a person that you would allow to influence you?<br/>List ten things you look for in a leader:<br/>Honesty<br/>Passion<br/>vision<br/>empowering<br/>fairness<br/>decisiveness<br/>good listening skills<br/>an ability to communicate<br/>courage<br/>positive attitude<br/><br/>...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/45384470">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[The &quot;Four Golden Rules of Influence&quot; say it all.  Quality business books (and their authors) and quality people define themselves in ways that are in line with the highest aspirations of personal development and religious traditions.  ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Fun concept, imperative values applicable to the business of life. ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Amazing book that is not very long and had my six-year-old sitting on the edge of his bed every night, waiting for what happens next. Don't get me wrong, I'm quite certain this book is meant for the adult mentality, but everyone can learn something about allowing or not allowing influence to either ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/34483127">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Four main points to take away:<br/><br/>1. Live a life of undivided integrity<br/>2. Always demonstrate a positive attitude<br/>3. Consider other people's interests as more important than your own<br/>4. Don't settle for anything less than excellence<br/><br/>Book was rather cheesy, but made ...]]></body>
    
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