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Thomas heads the sales team of a computer software firm. As a leader, his inclination is more toward accumulating wealth and acquiring status through his position. In the second year of his tenure, the sales department generates substantially lower revenue than in the previous years. If you were the advisor to Thomas, what advice would you give him to improve the companys prospects?
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