"I think there's something about a light going on when you realize your potential, " she said.

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Get to know them, and also in the process realize your own potential.

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King, principal of consulting firm Optimum Insights, are co-authors of the new edition of Discovering the Leader in You: How to Realize Your Leadership Potential, along with an accompanying workbook.

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People are much more impressed, whether they realize it or not, by your potential than by your track record.

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To fully realize the potential of Glass, we really need your help.

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