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Caught in a lie

Caught in a lie by Nancy Knowlton
If you believe you are justified in pursuing a matter legally, make sure you do so honestly and have all the facts sorted out. It’s best to not get in a legal wrangle as in most instances it is only the lawyers who consistently win financially.
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One-finger help

One-finger help by Nancy Knowlton
Giving just the right amount of guidance and assistance is key in developing self-sufficiency and responsibility. Help too much and take away a person’s self-reliance and willingness to struggle. Help too little and set people up for failure or wasted flailing about.
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Feeling good about change

Feeling good about change by Nancy Knowlton
Growth and change are inevitable in companies, so it’s prudent to acknowledge that and assess how you can adapt to ensure you’re happy in your job.
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Gym class for a lifetime

Gym Class for a lifetime by Nancy Knowlton
It is accepted that regular physical activity is necessary for good mental and physical health, so I think phys ed should be a core school subject.
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Cultivating curiosity

Cultivating curiosity by Nancy Knowlton
Our experience with our very curious and bright goddaughter demonstrated that encouraging questions and creativity has countless rewards.
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Here’s a crazy idea

Here’s a crazy idea by Nancy Knowlton
If you check yourself before using inauthentic words such as "here’s a crazy idea," you will be considered a serious contributor with serious and valuable insight. It’s also a good mental exercise to carefully consider what you want to say.
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Whipping the mule

Whipping the mule by Nancy Knowlton
It’s a good idea to understand what motivates you when you become an entrepreneur. You might be surprised to figure out that money isn’t the only driving force or even the prime motivator.
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Digital Media Pioneer Award from Grand

Digital Media Pioneer Award from Grand by Nancy Knowlton
Last week Dave and I received an award from Grand, Canada’s Digital Media Network Centres of Excellence, at its annual conference held in Ottawa. It was a lovely event, mostly because the people who were involved in the award conveyance are all people who we highly respect and with wh
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