Gael O'Brien is publisher of The Week In Ethics and founder of coaching/consulting firm Strategic Opportunities Group. Do you have an ethical dilemma? Write to The Ethics Coach at ethics@entrepreneur.com.
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Someone "not like us" may be just who you need.
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An expert weighs in on how to adjust to constructive feedback and fresh faces so that everyone feels at ease.