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A brain-shaped candle and a heart-shaped candle on a wooden plank, placed on a measuring tape. Text reads: "Longest & hardest 9 inches is the distance between the brain and the heart.

What is Lagniappe?

In 2003, I found myself among a group called “ON THE EDGE,” where we delved into life’s intricacies and sought to push boundaries. It was during one of these meetings that fellow member Gene Seidman introduced us to the concept of lagniappe—a Creole term signifying that little extra something given by a merchant at the time of

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What is a VMP – Virtual Master Presenter? What are the Benefits of Hiring One?

In 2023, I became certified as a Virtual Master Presenter. Why did I do it? Two main reasons: In today’s digital landscape, the bar for presentations has been raised. Audiences crave engagement, connection, and impact. That’s where the Virtual Master Presenter (VMP) steps in. They can transform mundane presentations into unforgettable experiences. But what exactly

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Lessons on Leadership across the generations from the movie “Fletch”

In the 80s classic, Chevy Chase plays a Los Angeles Times undercover reporter named Irwin M. “Fletch” Fletcher. Posing as a junkie, Fletch is working on an article exposing drug trafficking on the beaches of Los Angeles. His editor Frank is pressing him to run the story. Fletch: “Can’t do that, Frank. Fat Sam isn’t the story, there’s a source

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