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She wanted a suck up, didn’t find one. How do u teach media relations?

The woman left a voicemail at the office that went something like this.

“Hi. We may have a need for your services sometime in the near future. I hear from your voicemail that you’re on vacation, but regardless, I would like you to call me today. “

So, let me get this right. You’re not a client. We don’t know you. We have no clue who you work for or what your name is and it doesn’t appear that this is an emergency but you’re comfortable issuing instructions. I was on vacation which is why my personal voicemail left my assistants number and gave my email should someone need to reach me personally before I returned.

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Quick Tip #57: Reinvent yourself and recharge your batteries

If you’re bored with what you do, chances are others are bored listening to you. Sharpening our skills to keep fresh is not only good for those around us, but it helps us reinvent  and recharge our batteries to become a better version of ourselves.

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As a girl she lost her precious watch but learned a valuable lesson

When I was thirteen, a group of relatives bought me the most beautiful watch I had ever seen. It was dainty; the oval face dotted with diamonds and emeralds. I never wanted to take it off.

My mom said I could only wear it for special occasions, but before I did, she said it must be insured in case something happened.

At thirteen, I wondered what could possibly happen. At thirteen, my point of view was the only viewpoint that mattered. So when I dressed for a special party at a country club a few days later, I put it on. My parents were out for the evening and I would be home before them, so they’d never know.

I was careful—really careful. I made sure the clasp was securely fastened and I kept looking at my wrist every few minutes to make sure it was there. I even took it off in the ladies’ room so I wouldn’t get it wet when I washed my hands.

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