One expert on the scientific benefits of gratitude, Dr. Robert A Emmons, notes that feeling grateful can improve your health, your mental function, and your relationships with other people.

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"Taking on the responsibility of leading Barclays global compliance function, and overseeing the bank's relationships with governments and regulators, gives me that opportunity, " he added.

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Does your organizational culture encourage supportive, open, trustworthy and flexible relationships between colleagues, regardless of location, background, function, or status?

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Roz has a new role that fits her perfectly as a member of the downtown community team her primary function is to get to know every business owner downtown and to build relationships between Zappos and those businesses.

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The end result was that Peter and the team were able to function effectively without being dragged down by bad feelings, jealousy, and awkward relationships.

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