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weWednesday: Please don’t volunteer – your purpose depends on it

February 28, 20180Comments by Suzanne F Stevens - YouMeWe
weWednesday: Please don’t volunteer – your purpose depends on it

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by Suzanne F. Stevens, Conscious-Contribution™ Cultivator, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), YouMeWe.ca

In this episode…
Consider how to make your contribution count:

  1. Why shouldn’t I volunteer?
  2. When should I professionally contribute?
  3. What would be the best organization to provide my energy and time?

 

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