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The Joy of Our Children in Business and at Work

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During my senior-semester college internship at the New York State Assembly many moons ago, one of …

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Asking for the Order at the Girl Scout Cookie Table Leads to Success in Business and at Work

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My husband Joel accompanied our 12 year-old son Noah and his friends to see the new …

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To Ensure Customer Delight, Deliver Bad News Early to Your Customers in Business and at Work

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After services (and our annual Sundae Sunday Valentine’s Day celebration) today, I gathered with two other …

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Are Your Hiring Managers Recruiting Their Own Candidates in Business and at Work?

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I received this great LinkedIn InMail this past Friday from a local hiring manager and colleague, …

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The Reputational Power of Customer Delight in Business and at Work

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When we started Joel’s custom picture-framing business The Best Framing Company 20 years ago, we paid …

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To Interview is Human in Business and at Work

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My good friend and colleague Al was kind enough to invite me to participate in his …

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Discover Your Islands of Competence in Business and at Work

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After today’s Easter egg hunt, I chatted briefly with our wonderful Director of Religious Education, Melissa. …

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Sharpening the Saw Cuts Both Ways in Business and in Work

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“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” …

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The Curiosity to Change is Key to Success in Business and at Work

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For many years now, on my desk (wherever my desk has been), I’ve had a coffee-stained …

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When the Entrepreneur is Ready, Yoda Will Appear

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My entrepreneur mentor, big brother from another mother and Yoda John treated me to breakfast this …

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