Perspective
Feb. 15, 2013
Planting the seeds for a life dedicated to public service
Billable hours and needy clients may dominate our typical workday. And thankfully so. But don't underestimate your ability to go above and beyond the everyday call of duty and be a positive influence. By Robert Rancourt




Ms. Matthews was more concerned with her influence than her appearance. After all, she was an elementary school teacher in a small New England town, not a fashion model. The boys and girls who she taught didn't notice her well-worn jeans, barber's haircut, and granola-esque style anyway.
But she noticed the little things about her students. She suspected there was something more to it, for example, when one of her little boys...
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