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April 25, 2017
Published by Deborah on April 25, 2017
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Values Drive Us–The Big Fives

I’ve known in my bones the Big Five Values that drive every decision we make at our firm. Why had I not put it to paper before? […]
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January 17, 2017
Published by Deborah on January 17, 2017
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Why I Believe in Second Chances

A personal message after the death of my dad Monday, December 19, 2016. Earlier this month, I participated in a presentation addressing, “What to do when your […]
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November 29, 2016
Published by Deborah on November 29, 2016
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Your Children’s Thanksgiving Holiday Story

Thanksgiving is over and you just wrote the story of the experience your children just lived. When they look back as adults, what will they remember? […]
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October 26, 2016
Published by Deborah on October 26, 2016
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What I tell people I love

People whom I love deeply are contemplating a divorce. They talked to me recently. I’ll tell you what I told them: Be sure. Have you given your […]
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August 13, 2016
Published by Deborah on August 13, 2016
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A book not to miss: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

“Life wasn’t about avoiding suffering.” “Human relationality forms the bedrock of meaning.” These are just a couple of quotes from a profound book by a Yale […]
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May 17, 2016
Published by Deborah on May 17, 2016
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The reaper can be more grim

Yesterday my uncle was buried. Two of his three children were at the funeral. The third? Apparently my uncle’s former wife had threatened their now grown daughter […]
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March 1, 2016
Published by Deborah on March 1, 2016
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Why Do We Get Up in the Morning?

Recently our team took a one day retreat to reflect on our purpose and goals for the upcoming year. Facilitated by the skilled Katherine Eitel Belt (www.katherineeitel.com), […]
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September 23, 2015
Published by Deborah on September 23, 2015
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You Can Negotiate with Confidence—Part 1

Sandra[1] was nervous. A “family meeting” had been called by her older sister who had the lion’s share of responsibility for helping their 84-year-old father stay […]
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November 26, 2013
Published by Deborah on November 26, 2013
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Thanksgiving and Adoption

Audrey was in fine form. Nothing the restaurant offered appealed to her. Sitting in a high chair is so lame. At one point during the meal […]
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