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Sam Zizzi’s return to West Virginia University wasn’t supposed to be permanent. A native West Virginian who had traveled out ...

BackgroundMost of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report you fear will be criticized, or preparing a ...

As many head back to work, fresh starts can open the door to change. But maintaining lasting momentum depends on what we build after the novelty wears off.