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Sometimes you have to just sit back and quote something that’s important. Seth Godin nails it today like he’s nailed it countless times before: From… Read More »The Office: Dare to be Different

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An expert doesn’t start out an expert. The road to learning is endless. You start with a calling, you study, you pass your exams, you… Read More »What’s a professional association to do?