2015 marks the 20th anniversary of Tulsa, Oklahoma based Community Care College.  Founded by Teresa Knox in 1995, the college has two branch campuses, Clary Sage College and Oklahoma Technical College, offering a total of 45 accredited diploma or associate degree programs in high-demand career fields such as health care, business, cosmetology, veterinary, welding, automotive,…

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Smart business protocol often stagnates in Summer.  Invest a little time in these areas over the 4th of July to insure that you end quarter three of 2013 with a bang.  A surge in productivity, creativity, efficiency and profitability is achievable.  Don’t be tempted to cut expenses but rather focus on the basics that will…

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Everyone has influence—the ability to drive action. Can you quantify influence considering “influence” is qualitative? Klout says you can.   When I first looked up my Klout score, I was both excited and anxious about seeing what my score would be.  I would be lying if I said that I didn’t care if it was…

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Editor at Large of the Chronicle of Higher Education, Jeffrey Selingo, suggests in his recent article, “Colleges Must Prepare for a Buyer’s Market,” several questions that parents and potential students should (will?) be asking when shopping for college, from…”What is the return on investment?” to “How tech-savvy is the institution?” Because of the endless number of substitutes…

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Align Yourself: Don’t pretend to be something that you are not. Who you are at the office is who you are with the Whole Food’s cashier or your Abby the cat. Demand of yourself congruence between your self-image and your public image. Never fake it and be committed to living the passionate life you were…

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Clear and agreed-upon core values provide guidelines for decision-making, conflict resolution, team engagement, and individual behavior. The origin of our values resonates with the personal values of every single team member and they support the over-arching purpose (mission) of the company Have you ever thought about working for our company or doing business with us? …

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Clary Sage College and Oklahoma Technical College will provide area students free haircuts August 8-9 and 15-16. Teresa Knox, the charismatic founder and CEO of ­Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and ­Oklahoma Technical College. August 2012 By Tara Waugh Backpacks – check. New clothes and uniforms – check. Paper and pencils – check. These…

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