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January 7, 2013
Published by Deborah on January 7, 2013
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The Bow of the Boat

A new year. Which means change is afoot. How will it impact you this year? I’ve asked myself that same question and hope when it comes, […]
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December 13, 2012
Published by Deborah on December 13, 2012
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You Have to Be At The Table to Have a Voice

The New York Times reported today that the “National Hockey League and the players union met with federal mediators, NOT WITH EACH OTHER, in the latest […]
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December 2, 2012
Published by Deborah on December 2, 2012
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A Different Christmas Story

When we hear the words “Christmas Story” most people think of either the birth of Jesus or the arrival of Santa Claus. But if you are […]
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November 26, 2012
Published by Deborah on November 26, 2012
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A Post-Thanksgiving Givingthanks Challenge

Thanksgiving is over. The meal is done, whether your turkey was so good it’s a new tradition or had to be thrown out as not fit […]
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November 11, 2012
Published by Deborah on November 11, 2012
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Collaborate: the new buzzword

Collaboration is the new way. Almost every TV or radio ad I listen to uses it in some capacity. Hospitals are “collaborating” with their doctors. Retirement […]
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October 31, 2012
Published by Deborah on October 31, 2012
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I Can See Clearly Now The Conflict’s Gone

She had to have read a book on conflict resolution or taken a class or something. She sure knew how to use Conflict as Catalyst© for […]
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October 15, 2012
Published by Deborah on October 15, 2012
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A little perspective here please

It’s easy to judge. To feel certain. Smug even. But all that can be wiped away in a moment when the full picture comes into view.  […]
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September 30, 2012
Published by Deborah on September 30, 2012
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I Just Can’t Wait to Be King

I watched The Lion King with my 5-year old grandson recently. I know for some parents if they hear Hakuna Matata one more time, there will […]
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August 23, 2012
Published by Deborah on August 23, 2012
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So I’ve Paused when in Conflict. Now what?

In response to the suggestion in my last post to pause when conflict erupts [available here] I received the following query: “I agree that the pause […]
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