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Online learning helps wide range of students succeed in advancing their goals to attain higher education. JOE 4A NATHAN FORUM

Graduates in the class of 2011 should be prepared to meet life’s challenges with flexibility and optimism. AL 4A FRANKEN CAPITOL COMMERCE

Sen. Dave Thompson’s bill that would have restricted state spending on abortions was vetoed. DAVE 5A THOMPSON

Apple Valley author Jeff Appelquist talks to executives from General Electric this week from the overlook of the Valley of Death and the Devil’s Den at Gettysburg. Photo submitted

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A self-described history buff, Jeff Appelquist has spent nearly two years advising executives on how to be effective leaders through his columns published in the Dakota County Tribune. But by fall 2010, Appelquist decided that Tribune readers weren’t enough; he wanted to reach beyond the county boundaries. So the Apple Valley resident spent three months compiling 40 columns into his latest book, “Wisdom Is Not Enough: Reflections on Leadership and Teams,� which received a National Indie Excellence Book Award. “It’s very gratifying to be honored by those in the industry,� said Appelquist, founder and president

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decision too quickly. It is vital that they first gather as much information as possible, he said. Much of Appelquist’s advice is drawn from his own experiences in the corporate world. After serving in the Marines from 1980 to 1983, Appelquist spent the following two decades

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of Blue Knight Battlefield Seminars. Appelquist emphasizes in the book — published in February — that being an experienced executive is no longer enough in today’s fastpaced economy. Executives must continue to nurture their talents. Too often business leaders go to the same set of skills to solve problems, Appelquist said. “Leaders need to reflect on individual situations,� he said. Whether by drawing parallels between military leaders and corporate executives or by providing sage advice of ancient philosophers, Appelquist often uses history to illustrate his lessons. In some columns, Appelquist illustrates how business leaders can learn from both successful and di-

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