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		<title>A Lively Time with Wharton Alumni in the Big Apple</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:41:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Lee Stallard</dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p>Last evening I had the privilege of speaking to the Wharton Alumni Club in New York City.  Wharton is recognized as among the very top tier business schools in the world and it is especially known for its strength in finance.  Given this reputation, you might expect a rather staid group of Wall Street types, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.michaelleestallard.com/a-lively-time-with-wharton-alumni-in-the-big-apple">A Lively Time with Wharton Alumni in the Big Apple</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.michaelleestallard.com">Michael Lee Stallard</a>.</p>
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					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/wharton_logo2.jpg' title='wharton_logo2.jpg'><img src='http://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/wharton_logo2.thumbnail.jpg' alt='wharton_logo2.jpg' /></a>Last evening I had the privilege of speaking to the Wharton Alumni Club in New York City.  Wharton is recognized as among the very top tier business schools in the world and it is especially known for its strength in finance.  Given this reputation, you might expect a rather staid group of Wall Street types, right?  This group was anything but!  They were extremely interested in employee engagement and connection cultures.  They shared stories. They asked great questions.  It was a very stimulating evening!   Thank you to those Wharton alums who made time in their busy schedules to learn about the importance of connection.</p>
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