Much is said, and written, about how individuals are more selfish these days, and how people don't seem to want to work at relationships any more etc. etc.

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In most literature leaders are openly encouraged to understand how their own traits, strengths, weaknesses and habits affect their relationships, decision making, style, etc.

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That enabled us to map relationships between employees, vendors, friends, family etc.

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Whenever businesses deal with regulators, relationships based on trust can produce measurable results in terms of potential fines, lawsuits, etc.

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Treasury remains critical within the U.S. government due to expertise, manpower, strategy and relationships on a host of issues including the dollar, taxes, regulatory policy, markets, international economic policy, etc.

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