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Kevin & Melinda Berg, Access Life

Kevin and Melinda Berg are a formidable pair and their story speaks powerfully to what it means to overcome challenges to do more Great Work. They are parents, college graduates and they run their own small business – so far, … Continue reading

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Steven Rothstein, Perkins School for the Blind

Steven Rothstein is the ninth president of the Perkins School for the Blind.  Perkins is most famous for being Helen Keller’s school, but most extraordinary for not resting on its laurels.  Perkins is extremely active supporting people who are visually … Continue reading

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Dixon Thayer, Leadership and Strategy

There are people who are in business.  And then there are people like Dixon Thayer, who are REALLY in business.  Dixon was a key player in the merger between Kimberley Clark and Scott Paper.  He led a New Business Operations … Continue reading

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Jimmy Johnson, MBE for services to education

Jimmy was awarded his MBE for services to education. His story is a powerful one. He left school at 16 with just one qualification working in a specialist engineering field, moving up the ranks to become responsible for the construction … Continue reading

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