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his values and “live his lines”
Model your words and at High Point speaks for it-
values. Just as actors do, self. Donations at this pri-
become the character vate university during his
that you play on the job. first 18 months have been
Better yet, make your no less than an astounding
role your autobiography. $100 million—more money
raised than in the previous
40 years. Freshmen enroll-
ments have increased by 45
percent since he took over.
Model your words and values. Just as actors do, become
the character that you play on the job. Better yet, make
your role your autobiography.

Play to Stay

Socializing with the boss, colleagues, and customers some-
times presents an inconsistency. What someone sees on
the job doesn’t jive with what happens after 5. Consider
these tips to make sure a couple hours on your social cal-
endar at a trade show or holiday party don’t crater a couple
of decades of dedicated work:

Make sure your humor is not hazardous to your
health. You’re judged not only for the stories you tell
but also for those you think funny.
Do not touch; do not pass go. Don’t even think about
it.
Drink like your work depended on it—only moder-
ately. Socializing with the boss or coworkers is no
time to have one too many. Bury your troubles in the
backyard if you must.

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