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Paul knew Mary wasn't succeeding as a manager. Despite her shortcomings, he couldn't bring himself to give negative feedback. Later, Paul confessed that he held back because he didn't want to hurt Mary's feelings. Eleanor, an African-American woman, is in charge of OD and inclusion for a small manufacturing company. Although things are bett...

Paul knew Mary wasn't succeeding as a manager. Despite her shortcomings, he couldn't bring himself to give negative feedback. Later, Paul confessed that he held back because he didn't want to hurt Mary's feelings. Eleanor, an African-American woman, is in charge of OD and inclusion for a small manufacturing company. Although things are bett...

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Wed Mar 16 2005

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Paul knew Mary wasn't succeeding as a manager. Despite her shortcomings, he couldn't bring himself to give negative feedback. Later, Paul confessed that he held back because he didn't want to hurt Mary's feelings.

Paul knew Mary wasn't succeeding as a manager. Despite her shortcomings, he couldn't bring himself to give negative feedback. Later, Paul confessed that he held back because he didn't want to hurt Mary's feelings.

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