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		<title>The Trouble is in the Gap</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all have Gaps in our lives, and therein lies The Trouble. Some of the Gaps are between: Expectations and Reality Money we have and money we need Information we have and the Facts Intention and Action Ideas and Execution Who we are and Who others think we are The Gap is formed by our [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=cactuswrangler.com&amp;blog=9795968&amp;post=1515&amp;subd=bethterry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>9 Safety Tips You Need</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:51:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Terry, CSP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s crazy out there, and the world is nuttier by the day. So it&#8217;s time to haul out the reminders. This is an email I just wrote for some female friends, but guys, you might want to think about these suggestions as well. Yes, this is a longer than usual post. But worth the read. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=cactuswrangler.com&amp;blog=9795968&amp;post=1469&amp;subd=bethterry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Revitalizing the Work Ethic</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:26:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Terry, CSP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve always felt lucky to be raised in the Midwest. We learned a work ethic that has gotten me through many tough spots in life. And &#8211; no matter what side of Occupy Wall Street you&#8217;re on, you have to admit that some of the problems the kids are protesting really requires each to take [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=cactuswrangler.com&amp;blog=9795968&amp;post=1484&amp;subd=bethterry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Success is not Final&#8221; Winston Churchill</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:44:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Terry, CSP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Success is  not final.  Failure is not  fatal. It is the courage to continue that  counts.&#8221;  Winston Churchill   1871- 1965 This quote rang in my ears as I watched the market implode yesterday. It reminded me of all that I lost after September 11, 2001. As the tenth anniversary of that tragedy looms, it&#8217;s a [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=cactuswrangler.com&amp;blog=9795968&amp;post=1382&amp;subd=bethterry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Work Hard Party Hard Time Bomb</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:47:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Terry, CSP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I had a boss who&#8217;s primary philosophy was keeping us off balance. To him, that was the best way to control us and keep us on our toes. Wrong. It pretty much guaranteed that at any given moment, 15-20% of his workforce were working on their resumes. If you keep your people stressed and out [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=cactuswrangler.com&amp;blog=9795968&amp;post=25&amp;subd=bethterry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Loving this Blog on Brains and Cluelessness</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:05:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Terry, CSP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eric Haseltine has a fascinating blog on how our brains work and how we can become better visionaries. Check it out &#8211; Long Fuse, Big Bang His commentary on how clueless we all can be has a test you can take. It&#8217;s great, and worth thinking about. Adding him to my Blogroll. Enjoy! Beth<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=cactuswrangler.com&amp;blog=9795968&amp;post=1188&amp;subd=bethterry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Four Ways to Stay Motivated</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:17:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Terry, CSP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Times are uncertain. (Newsflash: times have ALWAYS been uncertain.) Granted, things are a bit shaky now. Taking care of yourself and keeping yourself focused and motivated is one positive way to make the world better because you were here for awhile. Whether you are an individual or a company, these tips will help you create [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=cactuswrangler.com&amp;blog=9795968&amp;post=1150&amp;subd=bethterry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The REAL Secret? Pay Attention!</title>
		<link>http://cactuswrangler.com/2010/06/13/the-real-secret-pay-attention/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Terry, CSP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I used to joke that I could probably make a million bucks if I put an ad in the paper reading: Guaranteed method for beating all speeding tickets. Send $5! I was married to a cop at the time, so people were constantly asking me how to do that. The answer? Well, you&#8217;re reading this, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=cactuswrangler.com&amp;blog=9795968&amp;post=17&amp;subd=bethterry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 05:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Terry, CSP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You are the owner of your future, and like all business owners, it&#8217;s important to have a plan. Solid plans come from wrestling with yourself and asking the right questions. The answers lie inside you. Give yourself the gift of time to find them. For almost two decades I&#8217;ve used and shared a simple program [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=cactuswrangler.com&amp;blog=9795968&amp;post=43&amp;subd=bethterry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Employee Engagement Saves Time, Money</title>
		<link>http://cactuswrangler.com/2010/03/22/employee-engagement/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:25:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Terry, CSP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You need more productivity from your staff. Every minute counts in a down economy, and it's imperative that all employees are on board. A "Make it Better Team" is the fastest way to get employee input, transform negative employee feedback into useful solutions, and create buy-in for the changes needed to keep your company competitive and successful.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=cactuswrangler.com&amp;blog=9795968&amp;post=1008&amp;subd=bethterry&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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