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Paul Noll Has Five Lessons for You
Lesson 1 - Everyone is Significant!
1. During my second month in college, our professor gave a pop quiz. I was a
conscientious student and breezed through the questions until I read the last
one:
"What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?" Surely this was
some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall,
dark-haired and in her 50's, but how would I know her name? I handed in my
paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student
asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade. "Absolutely, "
said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are
significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do Is smile
and say "hello. I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was
Dorothy.
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