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Letting your boss win and other career tips from "Star Wars"

While "yes" men rarely get ahead, it's still a good idea to suck up to the boss a bit, such as letting your manager beat you at golf, Thomas Wailgum writes in this list of lessons derived from the movie "Star Wars." Other career boosters include listening to the advice of seasoned employees and rising stars, he notes.

CIO.com | 10/28

This story published in SmartBrief on Workforce on 10/29/2009

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