The key then is to find individuals who not only fit the existing culture of the organization, but who are driven by an unselfish desire to achieve success through improving their own teammates.

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Unfortunately, Greece has never been able to apply the unselfish teachings of its talented forefathers, who gave the world the principles of democracy.

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But never for too long, because I had the help and support of an amazing, unselfish and fearless committee of fellow probation officers, who on top of their fulltime workloads, stood by me, reassured me, and above all inspired me, to keep going.

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