The New Year means a new you—updated and improved. An opportunity to showcase how you are not merely getting “older,” but like a fine wine, you are improving with age. It’s not that you couldn’t turn over a new leaf any time on any date, but there is something inspirational about January 1st that motivates people toward positive change, at least for a period of time, every year. And because most people focus their annual renewal efforts on themselves, here are some ideas about how to step up your game both professionally and personally.

In the professional world, competence is credibility. Everyone wants to have confidence in essential services—from medical professionals to political representatives. We believe that people with the appropriate credentials, training, and expertise can deliver the goods and services we need, especially........

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