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Playing Against the Boss in Sports

At a management offsite meeting, you and your boss are in the same golf foursome, but on opposite sides. The boss never likes to lose. How is your game that day?

• Playing Against the Boss in Sports: Answer A

  Smile and say to yourself: "I'm better than my boss, so I'm going to win."

• Playing Against the Boss in Sports: Answer B

  I will play cautiously, one hole at a time.

• Playing Against the Boss in Sports: Answer C

  Beating the boss is no big deal, so I don't mind losing.

• Playing Against the Boss in Sports: Answer D

  She plays her game, I play my game. Low score wins.

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