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From NFL Superstar to Neurosurgeon: Dr. Myron Rolle Believes Small Steps Make for Big Gains

Success

My folks were immigrants from the Bahamas, and they stressed the importance of academic excellence, being good citizens, leadership, having an altruistic spirit. While he says his parents were strict about education coming first—if a school project wasn’t done, Rolle wasn’t going to the game—his gifts on the field were hard to ignore.

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Take the “Jingle” out of Holiday Stress

The Office Professionals Place

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Take the “Jingle&# out of Holiday Stress Are you planning the holiday party in your office? Or are you stressed just thinking about the holidays? If you are planning the holiday party, there will be food, entertainment, gift giveaways, and possible employee awards and recognition.

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Bosses Day - October 16

The Office Professionals Place

Thursday, October 15, 2009 Bosses Day - October 16 Bosses Day is a day to celebrate and appreciate your superior or superiors. Often times it is difficult to think of appropriate gifts for your supervisor, especially if the relationship has not been a positive one. Lets grow together! Stumped on what to get your boss?

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Effective Communication Skills

Ian's Messy Desk

In their book, Listen Up : How To Improve Relationships, Reduce Stress , Barker and Watson say that trying to top the other person’s story is one of those irritating habits that interferes with our ability to listen well. The fellow with the peg leg says to the other, “That’s nothing, let me tell you how I got this.” How can I contact you?

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Get organized for back to school

Ian's Messy Desk

Back-to-school adds a whole new layer of commitments and stresses on top of the things that regularly need to be done. Comment by Donald McKenzie on July 6, 2007 @ 10:21 am I am not looking forward to another school term but I’ve found planning and organising early always works best and reduces the stress for the whole family.

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 28, 2009 10 gifts to give your career As the gift-giving season draws to a close, it’s time to remember that you still have one more gift left to bestow: The gift of a better career.

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You Can Be the Leader You Were Born to Be

The Office Professionals Place

Monday, September 7, 2009 You Can Be the Leader You Were Born to Be Are you afraid to become a leader because you are afraid of what people will think of you? It would be easy to take on a task yourself, but also stressful. Lets grow together! Do you think you are not “leader material&# ? Be open to suggestions from the team.

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