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Happy New Year! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of us have long anticipated the arrival of 2021 and the hope we have for what this year might bring. But how do we prepare ourselves for this new year, especially as we continue to live in so much uncertainty and struggle? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the Center for Leadership Excellence for a webinar with Alexis Carter Thomas, and take the time to consider your own needs and how best to prepare your mind and soul for the year to come…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contemplating Our Year<\/em>
Presented by the Center for Leadership Excellence
with Alexis Carter Thomas<\/strong>
Wednesday, January 13, 12pm EST<\/strong>
(should last no longer than one hour)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More and Register<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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