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christenccivilettoMay 12, 20156 min readPLOW THROUGH: Eliminate Bureaucratic Obstacles When You’re Taking a Stand.It takes a great deal of persistence and fortitude to stand up to wrong things, especially when you’re sure to encounter major obstacles...
christenccivilettoFeb 28, 20154 min readTHE END OF COMPLACENCY: It’s Time to “DO” and Here’s Why.I’ve heard from a whole lot of people since my first post about my “wake-up call.” Like me, many of you noticed that Niagara Falls has...