P20 Talks 2013 We too have a dream
Last month I violated one of the most sacred tenants of bloggers – consistency. I failed to post a blog for…
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Once upon a time, not so very long ago, the word family in the US conjured up a visual of…
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“Cleanliness is next to Godliness, Welcome to the Gates of Hell.” This was the sign Mitzi Weinman’s father placed on…
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What was the last thing that troubled you? Was it a disagreement with a colleague or a loved one –…
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Sitting down to write this month’s post – which happens to be on emotional intelligence – and my stomach is…
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There you are, standing calmly in the grocery store line, complimenting yourself for your patience while reading twitter headlines on your…
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