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Top 5 Moments from the 2023 O&M Symposium
Top 5 Moments from the 2023 O&M Symposium

Today we're going over a few takeaways from the symposium. I wiggled my hands in a five, but it's really six. I have six best takeaways for you. And I'm sharing this with you specifically for selfish reasons. Because when I share what I learned, I like to hear what you learned.

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Becoming A Better Advocate
Becoming A Better Advocate

We know that there's something that a learner needs, or something in their life needs to change but we need the other adults in our lives to be on board with us. How can we make that happen without becoming the O and M police and without us getting walked all over. Here are a few ideas on how you can become a better advocate.

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