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The owners of this company had hot tempers when something went wrong or they didn’t like how something was done. They would yell at employees and belittle them in front of others. Unfortunately, some managers adopted that leadership style because they were subjected to it, too. The owners sold the company and Miriam was promoted

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No matter how busy you are, no matter how weighed down you feel with the many challenges, frustrations, time stealers you are juggling, there is one thing you can do for your sanity and well being. Write your Morning Pages*. It is calming, sometimes enlightening, and definitely clarifying when I make myself write 3 pages. The

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When I get discouraged about what some people are doing in our country and around the world, I think of the good people I know through my volunteer work with Neighbors Network. These people – both volunteers and members – are examples of the genuine goodness that exists all around us. Neighbors Network helps older adults

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Last night, I watched a fascinating, heart-warming movie based on a true story. Jose’ Hernandez was a child of migrant farm workers. He was smart, excellent in math, and committed to pursuing his dream of being an astronaut. People laughed at him. How could he possibly go from working in the fields all his young

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I was talking with a leader about one of his direct reports. He’s not keen on how Dennis is doing. He’s lost the spark he had when he was hired over a decade ago. Is it reasonable to expect someone with years of seasoning to continue to demonstrate “new employee” verve like his new peers? What specifically

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