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Leslie McIntyre Tavella of Culpeo HR: “Take the time to invest in your people”

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My father was a plumber but much more spirited and not too committed to much of anything. My mom went back to work the 2nd day I was born. By writing me a letter a day faithfully, she taught me confidence and made my self-esteem soar! 2) I’d like to see towns provide more incentives to new small businesses.

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Anthony Russo of #BeTheChange: “You are going to have to learn to turn the other cheek”

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This kindness takes insane patience, and it’s a daily struggle, but more important with each passing day. Five officers died that day, and in that moment I realized we were missing such an important element of change in our society which was ACTUALLY creating change instead of yelling on the streets and yelling on our social media.

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Maggie Carter of Amazon Web Services (AWS): “Be open to a pivot”

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The app is powered by an algorithm that detects changes in an individual’s resting heart rate and step count and has been able to identify COVID-19 symptoms as much as 10 days before a diagnosis. My father was an engineer in the Navy and my mom kept everything running at home?—?volunteering 2/Embrace the power of partnership.

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“In the zone”, With Carrie Charles and Parveen Panwar, Mr. Activated

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Before age 35, I lost my mother, father, both sisters, all of my grandparents, some to suicide. I would go with her to clean houses, in hopes of one day owning one of those big houses. One of my favorite verses that has guided my business is 2 Corinthians 5:7. I told myself every day that my pain had a purpose.

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19 Easy Ways To Honor National Boss's Day

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Thus, on the occasion of National Boss's Day, it's only natural to show your gratitude to those great leaders. But First, What Is National Boss's Day? National Boss's Day in the United States is celebrated on or around October 16 since 1962. It is celebrated on the next working day if October 16 falls on a weekend.

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Karen Toufayan of ‘Toufayan Bakeries’: “Be a team player”

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Yes, I am an owner, but day to day, I am on the sales and marketing team, and that is how I think of it. Karen is part of the third generation of Toufayans to run the day to day operations of the Ridgefield, New Jersey, based business. it was special to be able to spend so much time with my father and siblings.

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Peggy Sweeney-McDonald: “Get some gratitude in your attitude!”

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I try to think of 5 things I am grateful for every day. Day 2 floored me. Brene says Day 2 is “The messy middle?—?the I have told so many people to listen to her podcast and they all come back and thank me for turning them on to Day 2! It was a magical day that truly changed the direction of my life.