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		<title>To Practice Connecting, Volunteer at a Community Service Organization</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2014 23:07:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Lee Stallard</dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p>#33 To Practice Connecting, Volunteer at a Community Service Organization Want to practice truly connecting with others, but aren&#8217;t sure where to start? People are positive and grateful when you volunteer to help at a community service organization. These are safe places to practice connecting and developing the skills to connect without feeling anxious about [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.michaelleestallard.com/practice-connecting-volunteer-community-service-organization">To Practice Connecting, Volunteer at a Community Service Organization</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.michaelleestallard.com">Michael Lee Stallard</a>.</p>
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					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="760" height="507" src="http://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/Serving-Others.jpg" class="featured-image wp-post-image" alt="Volunteers at Soup Kitchen" srcset="http://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/Serving-Others.jpg 1280w, http://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/Serving-Others-300x200.jpg 300w, http://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/Serving-Others-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px" /><h3>#33 To Practice Connecting, Volunteer at a Community Service Organization</h3>
<p>Want to practice truly connecting with others, but aren&#8217;t sure where to start? People are positive and grateful when you volunteer to help at a community service organization. These are safe places to practice connecting and developing the skills to connect without feeling anxious about how potential failures might sabotage your career.</p>
<p><em>This is the thirty-third post in our series entitled “100 Ways to Connect.” The series highlights language, attitudes and behaviors that help you connect with others. Although the language, attitudes and behaviors focus on application in the workplace, you will see that they also apply to your relationships at home and in the community.</em></p>
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