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INSIDE: ONE MESSAGE: ONE METLIFE<br />
MARCH 20<br />
A MEETINGSNET MAGAZINE<br />
Life<br />
After<br />
LAYOFFS<br />
ARLENE SHEFF, FORMERLY OF BOEING,<br />
SHARES HER JOURNEY<br />
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE<br />
WHY SALES<br />
MEETINGS FAIL<br />
HOW TO GET BUY-IN<br />
FOR YOUR SMM<br />
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ARLENE SHEFF, FORMERLY OF BOEING,<br />
SHARES HER JOURNEY<br />
WHY SALES<br />
MEETINGS FAIL<br />
HOW TO GET BUY-IN<br />
FOR YOUR SMM<br />
A PENTON MED^BOBLICATION<br />
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A meeting in San Diego is positive, uplifting and provides you ith an endorphin<br />
boost so big it’ll stay ith you long after the meeting is over. It’s all about the attitude,<br />
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vibe that <a title="March 2011 page 1" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/4c676366?page=1"> INSIDE: ONE MESSAGE: ONE METLIFE MARCH 20 </a>
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