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Yet Another Story About My Pushover

Does your boss constantly change her mind? Does he flip flop on decisions and sidestep conflict? Does she care more about pleasing people than making touch choices or holding people accountable? Does he need to grow a backbone? Then you may be working for a Pushover.

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