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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

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After receiving his diagnosis in August 2006, Lester went through treatment, worked his way back into the major leagues and pitched—and won—a World Series game. For Rudolph, the goal was everything. Never one to let a perceived disability stand in the way of his goals, he pursued athletics with his heart and soul.

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Five Years After Founding the Me Too Movement, Tarana Burke Remains Focused on Healing

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The founder of the Me Too movement is juggling press requests, international travel, and creating a safe and nurturing space for those of which the movement was founded. Well before founding Me Too in 2006, Burke went on from childhood to navigate life as a young Black woman—and the negative perceived perceptions that came with that.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

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In the hopes of healing her own life, she sought training in coaching, nutrition, fitness and mindfulness, and her goal became to teach others how to balance a thriving career, body and mind. Her story has been considered a success story not only by everyone that knows her, but also by a lot of national and international media.

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Day in the life: Diana Brandl, Senior EA at Mister Spex

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Motivate…my colleagues every single day and bring the team together as we fight for common goals. I also love to share my knowledge and expertise with the Office Admin industry and therefore accept international speaking engagements and writing opportunities. I am a proud member of IMA (International Management Assistants) since 2006.

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How to Understand People’s Personality Types

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Understanding people’s personality types can also help us achieve success in our pursuits, whether we’re attempting to get our kids to pick up their toys or motivating a sales team to reach a lofty goal. Ultimately, the path to self-awareness remains the goal. “So Los Angeles-based author and researcher Dario Nardi, Ph.D.,

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The new IPCC climate report is hugely important — and here are 6 main takeaways

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It will give world leaders the most timely, accurate information about climate change ahead of a crucial international summit in Glasgow, Scotland in November. millimeters per year during 1901-1971, 1.9mm per year during 1971-2006, and 3.7mm per year during 2006-2018. the globally agreed goals of the Paris Agreement.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Internal customer service counts too

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Internal customer service provides our coworkers within our company information or services. When companies practice exceptional internal customer service, everyone benefits; the “what goes around comes around&# philosophy one might say. If employees get territorial, internal service breaks down and can become adversarial.