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May 19th

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I Can Finish College

I Can Finish College“Almost half of the students who get into college do not graduate… Students who succeed have what is known as Emotional Intelligence. This means that they are resilient and know how to face obstacles, manage time, take advantage of resources, build networks, become self-aware, become self-confident, learn from every experience, focus on personal aspirations, and take responsibility for themselves…
You can succeed and finish college if you learn how these institutions work and how they can work for you. This book is meant to help you do just that. The goal is your graduation.”  - Excerpted from the Introduction (pg.7)
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The mentoring manager: Career success improves by bringing others up

The mentoring manager:  Career success improves by bringing others up Forget everything you know about job security. There isn’t any such thing. Today, you’re only as good as your next success. Some managers worry that someone younger-newer-brighter will come on boar...
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The End of Anger: A New Generation’s Take on Race and Rage

The End of Anger: A New Generation’s Take on Race and Rage “The End of Ange r is an exploration of why it is that many Black are feeling optimistic these days… [This] is a book about success—about a particularly privileged, even indulged, group of African-Amer...
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Know what to ask for: Talking money makes sense

Know what to ask for: Talking money makes sense I just need work; any pay is better than nothing.  That’s what you’re thinking.  You’ve been through multiple interviews, multiple rejections and your kid needs soccer cleats yesterday.  Are you going...
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Work life boundaries: Nothing is personal

Work life boundaries: Nothing is personal During busy season, Karen’s company keeps cots in a closet so employees can catch a nap while working all night on projects.  Lea’s best friends are the people she works with.  She doesn’t have time t...
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