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Website of Dr. Tyra Manning, author of memoir Where the Water Meets the Sand. See info on Where the Water Meets the Sand book, speaking engagements and more.

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How to Avoid “The Pig in the Road” of Life

January 5, 2018 Leave a Comment

How to Avoid “The Pig in the Road” of Life

Sometimes in life, we come across an idea that stays in our mind for decades and which can be applied in our dealings at work, in addressing our personal problems and in interactions with friends, family and strangers. Back in the ‘90s, when I was a first-time superintendent of schools in Wisconsin, I attended a seminar led by the futurist, Joel Barker. I left the seminar that day with a life-long lesson I continue to apply all these years later. Its genesis came from the following story he … [Read more...]

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Upcoming Interview on Moments with Marianne

Upcoming Interview on Moments with Marianne

December 14, 2017 By tyramanning Leave a Comment

Mark your calendars for Friday, December 22nd, at 8pm EST/7pm PST, when I will be interviewed … [Read More...]

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