If you want to be seen as a leader rather than as a boss, follow these three practices to grow your leadership skills. (Repost from American Express)

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Stephanie asks: How do I undo my mistake of mixing business with my personal life and make my manager see me as a colleague with opinions to be respected rather than a bestie to complain to?

As painful as the 35-day government shutdown and subsequent stalemate between congressional representatives and President Trump was to experience, no one felt the effects more than federal workers and government contractors going without pay. But there is one MAJOR lesson we can take away from all of this.

These two factors will keep your head on straight as you chase that next credential.