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Deep and abiding respect for…

…the philanthropists who, along with you, make it all possible. The philanthropists who dare to dream of a different, better world. The philanthropist who decides, when she doesn’t have to, to do something, not just to talk about it. The … Continue reading

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No hobbies

People dabble in everything.  Restaurants and bed n’ breakfasts are popular semi-serious pursuits – romantic ideas right up until the moment when you’re mopping the floors or scrubbing pots with ammonia at 2am.  Then, they’re just hard work. Of course … Continue reading

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Telephonitis

Twice in the last week I’ve been on important conference calls where severe “telephonitis” set in.  “Telephonitis” is the process whereby otherwise conversant, engaged, active people become silent in the face of a group conference call. Maybe someday videoconferencing will … Continue reading

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Everybody wants something

The next time you sit down to talk to someone in a professional setting, remind yourself that that person wants something.  There’s a reason they are sitting across from you.  Their reason may even be that they want to help … Continue reading

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