Bosses Day 2010: Top 5 gift ideas for the person who outearns you

1. The inspirational paperweight

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In pewter: "what would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" On the back: "?" 5 inches long, 1.25 inches tall

Every desk needs another paperweight, right? Inject some wisdom into your boss’s day with a thoughtful message that she’ll keep noticing. Here’s your chance to subtly help her be a better boss (or a better person), too.

And one last tip when shopping for your boss: Check in with the spouse. Your boss’s husband or wife will always have thoughtful ideas, and will appreciate your valuing their opinion.

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