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LEADERSHIP SECRETS OF HILLARY CLINTON

for the next several months and together engaging in cross-
mentoring each other—the CFO would inform and
broaden her acumen on the financial side, while she, in turn,
would share her medical and scientific knowledge. This
ended up being a win-win for both. They ended up enjoying
the relationship and became good friends over time.
Whether it’s reaching out and asking for advice, men-
toring for someone you know, or even volunteering to serve
at a hospital if you are concerned about the care and nur-
turing of others, have some fun with it. And with each
experience that takes you out of your comfort zone, be sure
to ask yourself: What did I learn from this? What did I do
well, and what would I do differently? Finally, don’t be dis-
couraged if you make a few mistakes. That comes with the
territory.

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I like to bring this up in discussions about continuous
learning because it usually brings back memories for all of
us. Whether you were one of those students who got right
to it or one who finished at the last minute, few of us
doubted the benefits of completing our homework when it
came time for those exams. Being prepared not only gets
you better results, but helps you build your confidence.
When Hillary was running for the Senate seat, she
increased her chances for success by doing her homework.

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