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Lesson #5: Do Well by Doing Good
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| “He is ill clothed that is bare of virtue,” wrote Franklin. “A good conscience is a continual Christmas.” Despite being wealthy enough to retire comfortably by the age of 42, Franklin continued to pursue civic projects and carry out benevolent acts throughout the rest of his life. He staunchly believed that the good life was achievable in direct proportion to one’s contribution to society and thus, from universities to hospitals to firehouses, Franklin dedicated his resources to giving back. |
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Business Writing Skills Can Bring Out The Thinker In Us, and Presentation Skills Should Be Muted In Volume
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| Business communication works best when you keep the adage "writing is thinking" in mind. Effective writing skills depend on the creativity and analysis that the writing task allows, compared to the spontaneity often expected of verbal business communication. And the fact that you count on public speaking as a tool for business communication doesn't mean that you have to raise your voice like a carnival pitchman. Presentation skills rely on careful preparation and a conversational approach to your audience. |
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The Value of a College Education
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| I've been a long-time supporter of college education. I think that a college degree puts you so far ahead in life that it's utterly necessary in today's competitive business world. |
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A Few "Talent Lessons" from the Arts
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| Been meaning to publish this for a while. If we are in an Age of Talent, then we can turn to guidance from arenas where the Big Idea of Talent has been standard fare for eons. Namely, the likes of the arts. I put together a single PPT slide called "A Few 'Talent Lessons' from the Arts." You'll find the content (pretty self-explanatory) below—and then another tiny Special Presentation. To wit |
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The “Difficulties” of Obtaining an Accounting Education While Running a Business
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| If you are interested in trying to enhance your accounting skills (or go further and obtain a college degree) while starting or running your own business at the same time, you are not alone. Believe it or not, the average age of college students today is 27. Many adults are going back to school years after what is considered the “traditional” age for attending college. |
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Shultz Starbucks
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| Born in 1952 and raised in Brooklyn, Howard Shultz was the first man to turn the Starbucks Company into a billion dollar retail operation. Howard Shultz grew up in a subsidized housing project is the eldest of three children and the first in his family to ever graduate from college. Moreover, Shultz attended Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in the arts and sciences on a football scholarship. |
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College and Credit Cards
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| When your child started preparing for college you probably discussed a multitude of issues that may arise. But have you educated your college aged children about their fiscal plan?
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Do You Need College to Succeed?
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| As the cost of a college education spirals and loans becoming more difficult to get, maybe it's time for you to reconsider if you really need college to succeed? This article provides information and an exercise to help you make some career decisions. |
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What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Attend College
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| As a parent, you certainly want the best for your children. While a college education is important, it is only one of many roads to success. But you are convinced that college is the best road for your child and you are meeting with resistance, trying using the following tactics to convince your children of the value of a college education. Keep in mind however, that all you can do is guide and suggest. The final decision is ultimately up to your son or daughter. |
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Martial Arts, From a Relevant Perspective
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| While it is possible to open a dojo with some punching bags, hand targets, a few jump-ropes and seedy business sense, martial arts is an ancient practice which, in the right hands, can offer a whole lot more to a student. Read on to see how we have not only accomplished a program which can train world champions in martial arts, but have also achieved a complete, holistic experience which can improve your understanding of health, fitness and mental strength. |
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Success is as Easy as ABCD
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| It's not often you get a broad sweep of global leaders and key players in the worlds of business, entertainment, the arts, media and spirituality delivering the same message but that is exactly what happened when Geoffrey Canavan assembled an eclectic mix of guests for his 13 part radio series on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel.
Each week, Geoff interviewed key people from the worlds of business, spirituality, technology, finance and the arts on what realism meant to them and how it impacted on their lives and businesses. |
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Interview with Barbara Garro
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| As the author of Grow Yourself A Life You'll Love and From Jesus to Heaven with Love: A Parable Pilgrimage, Barbara has been coaching people to achieve their goals as writers, artists and believers for nearly fifty years. Along with her Business, Finance & Economics and Business & Professional Communication degrees, she also has a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, and a Certified Property & Casualty Underwriter, and graduated from Corporate Coach University and Coach Training Institute. People say that her workshops and books have helped them stay on their goal tracks by knowing what to do when life gets in their way. |
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