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Gerald
11-21-12, 08:05 AM
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What character traits make a great leader? Decisiveness, confidence, intelligence… guiltiness? Recent surveys suggest that a sensitivity to feelings of guilt can be good for business, society and the individual.

Every November it's the same. In countless offices, factories and shops, the boss is asking for a volunteer.

Someone needs to organise the Christmas party. It's not a big job, recent joiners are assured. You just need to find a venue - nothing special, just somewhere that caters for vegans, carnivores, the wheat-intolerant and those on diets. With at least four pricing options.

You will need to take the orders to the restaurant - make sure they don't mess them up or you will get the blame. And as for the money for the deposit, well, your colleagues should pay you back by Christmas this year or, failing that, Christmas next year.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20257373

Note: 21 November 2012 Last updated at 00:33 GMT