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For the past three years (2011, 2012, 2013), I shared our Top 50 Communication Mantras for The Chief Storyteller®. If you are like me, in December and January, I reflect…
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In a few weeks, I will attend my 30th college reunion at Fairfield University. It’s hard to believe so many years have gone by since I received my undergraduate degree…
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