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I’ve learned that it’s not about knowing when you’re ready, it’s about being prepared when the opportunity presents itself.
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I challenge you to push yourself into environments that make you uncomfortable in order to expand your horizons
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Follow this advice to build and sustain a good reputation on your professional journey
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A moment of gratitude for the city manager and other women who helped me get my start in local government
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Serving as a mentor has been one of the most profound privileges of my life.
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Techniques for getting the most from this “once-in-a-generation” funding as even the most basic approaches can be transformational
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Looking back at the year's most popular articles
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