To the Class of 2022: Age boldly, enjoy your journey – Herb Weiss

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By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues According to Research.com, this year commencement speakers at colleges and universities in Rhode Island will impart their “pearls of wisdom“ to 19,782 graduating college seniors and their families. The usual commencement speech, traditionally about 10 minutes in length, offers simple tips and observations that, if taken, just might…

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Happy New Year! We wish you…RESILIENCY

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It would seem inadequate to wish you all a simple happy and healthy New Year. After the year we have just finished, we have greater wishes for you – more meaningful wishes for all of us. If there is one word to sum it up it would be – resiliency. We wish you resiliency in…

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“Dear Dee…” Today: I can’t work in the family business! I have to talk about what’s bothering me….

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by Donna Rustigian Mac, “Dear Dee…” Advice Columnist Here’s your communication and relationship advice for the week! Dear Dee – Episode 16 Well hello—it’s Dee…with your communication advice for the week…so you can speak your truth, be clear, forthright and influential. Let’s create healthy human connections….and trusted relationships in your personal and professional life.   Listen…

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“Dear Dee…” – Boss trying to micromanage? How to stay calm during an argument.

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by Donna Rustigian Mac, “Dear Dee…” Advice Columnist Boss trying to micromanage? How to stay calm during an argument. Here’s your communication and relationship advice for the week! Dear Dee – Episode 15 Well hello—it’s Dee…with your communication advice for the week…so you can speak your truth, be clear, forthright and influential. Let’s create healthy…

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“Dear Dee…” He needs time and space. Trouble being heard.

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By Donna Rustigian Mac, “Dear Dee” Advice Columnist Dear Dee – Episode 13 Well hello—it’s Dee…with your communication advice for the week…so you can speak your truth, be clear, forthright and influential. Let’s create healthy human connections….and trusted relationships in your personal and professional life.   Listen to my advice, by clicking on this audio –…

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“Dear Dee…” Making a second start at work / this lady’s still waiting

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By Donna Rustigian Mac, “Dear Dee” Advice Columnist Dear Dee – Episode 12 Well hello—it’s Dee…with your communication advice for the week…so you can speak your truth, be clear, forthright and influential. Let’s create healthy human connections….and trusted relationships in your personal and professional life.   Dear Dee, I don’t have a great relationship with my…

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“Dear Dee…” Guilty about losing touch, and lies at work.

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By Donna Rustigian Mac, “Dear Dee” Advice Columnist Dear Dee – Episode 10 Well hello—it’s Dee…with your communication advice for the week…so you can speak your truth, be clear, honest, forthright and influential. Let’s create healthy human connections….and trusted relationships in your personal and professional life.   Have you listened to the Q&A on audio? Dear…

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“Dear Dee” – Should we move or break up? – I’m still not getting what I want!

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By Donna Rustigian Mac, “Dear Dee” Advice Columnist Dear Dee-Episode 10 Well hello—it’s Dee…with your communication advice for the week…so you can speak your truth, be clear, honest, forthright and influential. Let’s create healthy human connections….and trusted relationships in your personal and professional life.   Have you listened to the Q&A on audio? Dear Dee, My…

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“Dear Dee” – How to: avoid resentments – help teams create better communication habits

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By Donna Rustigian Mac, “Dear Dee” Advice Columnist Dear Dee-Episode 9 Well hello—it’s Dee…with your communication advice for the week…so you can speak your truth, be clear, honest, forthright and influential. Let’s create healthy human connections….and trusted relationships in your personal and professional life.   Have you listened to the Q&A on audio? Dear Dee, I’m…

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