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Mary Wells Lawrence (1966): One of 10 Female Founders Whose Inspirations Inspire

March 16, 2018

It may come as a surprise to you that, from the computer to an ice-cream maker, some of the most important discoveries and inventions were by women. We’ve all heard of famous inventors such as Thomas Jefferson (Monticello’s Great Clock),…

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Jean Nidetch (1963): One of the female pioneers whose innovations inspire

March 14, 2018

It may come as a surprise to you that, from the computer to an ice-cream maker, some of the most important discoveries and inventions were by women. We’ve all heard of famous inventors such as Thomas Jefferson (Monticello’s Great Clock),…

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One of the World’s Greatest Female Inventors You Need to Know: Marie Curie

March 1, 2018

I agree with Scott Berkiun: “A disturbing element of history is its unfairness to women. The majority of our most famous inventors and discoverers are men in large part because women were denied the education and opportunity required to make…

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Want to succeed in life? Be eager to go the extra mile.

October 4, 2017

In 1908, Napoleon Hill was retained by Andrew Carnegie to interview the most famous and successful men at that time, throughout the world. For the next two years, that’s what he did. Those in the U.S. included Thomas Edison, Alexander…

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Be Your Customer’s Hero: A book review by Bob Morris

April 29, 2015

Be Your Customer’s Hero: Real-World Tips & Techniques for the Service Front Lines Adam Toporek AMACOM (2015) How to Create the Ultimate Customer Relationship I am amazed, frankly, that customer service today is worse than at any prior time I…

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The Power of Process: What Young Mozart Teaches Us About the Secret of Cultivating Genius

June 19, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Maria Popova for her Brain Pickings website. She reflects on the “powerful blend of instruction, encouragement, and constant practice.” She also directs our attention to an immensely interesting book, The…

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Want to succeed? Go the extra mile.

February 28, 2011

In 1908, Napoleon Hill was retained by Andrew Carnegie to interview the most famous and successful men at that time, throughout the world. For the next two years, that’s what he did. Those in the U.S. included Thomas Edison, Alexander…

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