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Everyone has one in 2020, something that changed your plans or kept you from doing what you expected to do this year. So what is the...

A silver lining moment has occurred as a result of the Covid-19 shut down. In trying to “flatten the curve,” our government shut down our...

A few years ago, following the BP Oil Spill, God sent an inspiration to me in the form of a beautiful sunset on the Bay of the Holy...

In Exit Planning: The Definitive Guide, John Brown, CEO of BEI, points out the value of becoming Miss Daisy. In 30 years of helping...

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Goldsmith, a preeminent executive coach and thought leader, suggests 20 habits most successful people need to break in order to move to...

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