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Some people are born leaders, but that doesn’t mean they want to step into management roles at work. Just one-third of employees believe becoming a manager will advance their career, according to a survey by staffing consultants Addison Group. … “You cannot be a leader unless people are willing to follow you,” says Laura M. 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