Major effort

Being a leader in the workplace is all about self-development, says Luda Kopeikina, author of "The Right Decision Every Time" (Prentice Hall, $27.99). And a big part of that is learning to face your fears. "Fears of failure, criticism and rejection are just examples of fears that have the power to stop us in our tracks and sap our vitality," says Kopeikina. "Make sure that you convert this worrying energy into planning and acting as any decision is often much better than no decision."

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