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- December 15, 2010
Brian and Chandra Davis live in Tennessee, but shortly after 9/11 they left the safety of their home to go to New York and volunteer to help with the cleanup. Now they are in need of medical help after being exposed to toxins that affected those working at the site, including an estimated 100,000 volunteers.
READ MOREWe need to teach children that empathy matters, so organizations such as Ashoka are heading to classrooms to do just that. Ashoka celebrates “Changemaker Schools” that reinforce empathy, including Mission Hill School in Boston, the Inspired Teaching School in Washington, D.C. and Lake Forest Park Elementary in Seattle. “It helps us to identify the good work
READ MOREWe are surrounded by toxic chemicals in the products we use, the air we breathe, and even the clothes and bedding that touches our skin daily. It’s important to keep our exposure to a minimum to prevent both short and long-term damage. First off, when possible, avoid purchasing products that contain harmful chemicals, such as
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READ MOREHow do you present yourself in meetings? When you use powerful posture, you come across as more confident and assertive, new research shows. Practicing certain poses, such as standing instead of sitting in a meeting, can help you to control your nervous habits and deliver a better performance.
READ MOREDo you replace phone calls or in-person networking opportunities with emails and social media? While social media has impacted many aspects of our daily lives, it simply can’t compare to the interaction and ability to connect that comes from actually spending time with people.
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