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0Recently I read the classic Tolstoy novel, Anna Karenina. One interaction really stuck with me: Anna, as you might know the storyline, had an affair. She left her husband and moved away with the other guy, Vronsky. Of course, this disrupted other relationships in her life. One day she ran into Dolly, her brother’s wife. They were both so glad to see each other. As they conversed, Anna was really only concerned with one thing — “’What view do you take of my position? What do you think? What?’ She asked.” Dolly was taken aback, obviously surprised by this question. But her response struck me as the very thing I think everyone longs for. Dolly responded, “I don’t take any view. I always loved you, and if one loves, one loves the whole person as he or she is, and not as one might wish them to be.” Dolly wasn’t condoning Anna’s actions. Dolly understood that Anna felt her own guilt. She also knew that nothing she would say would change Anna’s mind. Dolly did not presume to act as if she was the judge or jury. She did not act as if she knew all the details. She simply expressed a profound sense of love and loyalty. That did more for Anna than…
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8360I will never forget my experience managing a Barnes and Noble Cafe in Birmingham, Alabama. I was 20 years old at the time. My previous experience in food consisted of serving tables at two restaurants. I started at Red Lobster, but only lasted about two months. The cheese biscuits were amazing, but weren’t quite enough to keep me around. I then moved to Johnny Rockets, eventually making my way to a management position. As I started at Barnes and Noble, I realized quickly that I was behind the curve when it came to customer service. Not only was I…
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