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March 16, 2013
Published by Deborah on March 16, 2013
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OF CAT VOMIT AND SUNRISES

It hit today. After months of dealing with build-out of my new office space, endless excursions for furniture and cabinets and paint and paintings, I was […]
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February 28, 2013
Published by Deborah on February 28, 2013
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Office Move to St Joseph

Sometimes you just have to shake it up! My St. Joseph office has witnessed a rewarding partnership with my friend, Marilyn Klawiter, collaborating with John Smietanka […]
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February 24, 2013
Published by Deborah on February 24, 2013
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SO WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY?

The message this week was unrelenting. Two clients had very difficult collaborative sessions that elicited raw emotion fueled by fear. They were both courageous and spent […]
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January 14, 2013
Published by Deborah on January 14, 2013
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Is there any possiblity this change could be more than just awful?

Earlier this month, we talked about change and the choice to embrace or resist. Some of you have talked to or met my Wonder Assistant, Kathy […]
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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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