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And reward top performers in each department with highly prestigious \"tours of duty\" as corporate instructors.\u003cbr\u003e-- Leading the Rank and File -- The Marines can't tolerate proprietary secrets between its members, and neithershould you. Instead, foster a \"no secrets\" environment where knowledge is shared among employees. You can implement \"Team Player of the Month\" awards and promote top team players as well as top producers.\u003cbr\u003e-- Leading the Mission -- In business or on the battlefield, few events are more disastrous than a sudden loss of leadership. Learn how to avoid a vacuum at the top by preparing your subordinates for two jobs -- theirs and yours.\u003cbr\u003e-- Leading the Organization -- The Corps understands that morale is not proportionally linked to increased amenities. 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