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Dr. Karen's MONDAY GREETING!
Working in Corporate America
Letter from the Editor
Holding titles such as “District Manager,” much pressure on myself. I realized that “Assistant Store Manager,” and “Senior regardless of what I lacked in the past, Executive” came with rewards and trials. I had the ability and capability to work and manifest great services and products While the positions were fulfilling and because I had the necessary skills and rewarding, I experienced pressure to talents to do so. maintain a spirit of excellence while performing my job responsibilities in If you work in corporate, non-profit sectors, Corporate America. I believe that the or for yourself, know that you already carry pressure came from history of not having what you need to do great work, regardless the same resources during my upbringing of your background or color. (better education, involvement in extraDr. Karen S. Ratliff curricular activities, etc.) as my peers. Editor In Chief, I felt that I was going in the door at a I Love Mondays with Dr. Karen disadvantage. But the truth is, regardless of my lack of resources growing up, I encouraged myself to pursue harder, remain focused, and perform to the best of my ability. As time passed, I noticed that I put too
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