Leading with Chocolate

Want to build strong relationships, gain recognition, and influence people?  Try some chocolate.   I will admit that I really like, okay love, chocolate.  I know I am not alone with my love of chocolate.  In fact, Americans consume about 3 billion pounds of chocolate a year, almost half of the world’s chocolate consumption.    I always […]


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