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Nicholas Nelson of BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital: “End days by huddling with trusted coworkers”

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While laborious, it was during this time that I began to fall in love with animal care and understand the bond that existed between man and animal. That way we are focusing on the positive when we leave and ready to embrace our loved ones when we return home. Nicholas Nelson is president of BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital.

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“To create a great work culture, give back, then give back even more!” with Chris Meyer of GPJ

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He devotes his spare time to guest lecturing at several universities, including his alma mater Cornell University?—?where Give back, then give back even more! As an organization and as individuals, giving back is a must. It’s not only the right thing to do, but it further orients an organization around a positive grounding principle.

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Developing An Intentional Learning Culture

HR Bartender

One of the words I’m starting to hear at conferences and in business conversations is “intentional.” It means, of course, to do something on purpose or to be deliberate. Professionals are talking about having intentional discussions within the business or to implement something intentionally. It wasn’t taken lightly.

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Tony Reda of Tectonic Metals: “Project your best persona”

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His loyalty and commitment to his work are undeniable, as demonstrated by the fact that he was the longest-serving employee of Kaminak Gold Corporation from inception in 2005 to the sale of the company, including the Coffee Gold Project, in 2016 to Goldcorp Inc. As Founder, President, CEO and Director of Tectonic Metals Inc.,

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Kim Marie Branch-Pettid of LeTip International: “I wish someone would have told me it is ok to make mistakes”

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The post of Executive Vice President soon followed, and in the fall of 2005 she took over the reins as President. The owner of LeTip at that time, Ken Peterson, came to me personally and asked me to interview for the job of Regional Director in one of seven states. When you can give back, you get more. Was it right? Was it wrong?

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The Heartbeat of the Organization

Conversation Matters

Equally important there is a need to renew the relationships that make it possible for organizational members to work virtually toward a common goal. Equally serious is the “lessening in the sense of community, cohesion, social connectivity and belongingness among employees.” They meet to have conversation. Distributed Organizations.

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Rising Stars Bob, Gus and Ernie of Ink to Spill: “Empathy is one of the greatest gifts we can give and receive through music”

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BOB: I have a full time career in another profession, so for me this is a moonlighting project. Empathy is one of the greatest gifts we can give and receive through music. When we learn to feel what others are experiencing it takes our own experience, and our music, to another level. Ink To Spill is an American, coast to coast, virtual band.