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Take This Challenge

June 20, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

The challenge is to start moving towards realizing your goal to share your expertise and knowledge.  Not just think about…

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Posted in: Presentation, Professional Writing, Thought Leadership

Take a Deep Dive

June 14, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

In the previous blog on thought leadership, I encouraged readers to consider carefully where their content strengths lay.  Considerations included…

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Posted in: Call to Action, Leadership, Presentation, Professional Writing, Thought Leadership

After 6 Editions and 25 Years

May 17, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

Yesterday, when I found a non-descript shipping box on the front porch, I expected something I had purchased online.   What…

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Posted in: Call to Action, Leadership, Persistence, Professional Writing

Start Writing!

March 23, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

I am excited to have posted 14 monographs designed to help you gain comfort and skills to write for publication. …

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Posted in: Presentation, Professional Writing, Thought Leadership
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