Arjun the Office Assistant: The Man Who Taught Me That Integrity Has No Job Title
Arjun has swept no floors of glory and holds no title, yet after eight years as an office assistant he has become the most trusted person in the building. His quiet integrity is the clearest lesson in Trait #5 of the Winning Kite.
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