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Does it Really Work? What Happens When You Risk It

Friday, November 13th, 2009

There’s something to be said for planning. Being a strategic thinker is one of my top strengths according to the results of my Strength’s Finder test. On top of that, there’s ideation, which shows up in the fact that ideas fascinate me and I weave threads of connection between ideas, events, even people that may [...]

12 Daily Must-Dos for PR & New Media Pros (Plus a Challenge)

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

In my new role, social media is officially a part of my title. And so is managing. These two things along would be plenty to fill the week, but right now, the demands of time mean there’s also a lot more on my plate. Since corporate communications is the other part of my job, I [...]

5 Lessons for Moving into Management

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Last week, I took a day off to celebrate. And by celebrate, I mean spend all day reading and avoiding housework. Not checking my work e-mail (which means only checking it twice), and trying to give myself permission to not check in on my team.
It was my first day off since moving into management.
Don’t worry, [...]

How to Talk About Change at Work

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

It’s like clockwork. Every thirty days or so for the last five months, a seismic shift at work.
What I’m focusing on is that I’ve learned a fair amount already. Both observation and mounting experience are incredible mentors in a pinch. Along the way, I realize that I’m learning some things at a breakneck pace, but [...]

Want to Be a Better Blogger? Treat it Like the Job it Is

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

The challenges of holding down a full time gig while maintaining a professional presence are no small feat. In fact, in reality, it’s more like holding down two jobs, although one may not pay the same way the other does (if at all). Being a successful blogger requires time, creativity, and consistency. And if you’re [...]

Leadership Alive: A Lesson, A Book Review, and A Challenge

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Chuck had reached a point many bloggers reach. He was ready for something new. So, Chuck took a step and launched a new blog despite people who say starting a new blog is a mistake. He ignored the noise and pressed on, determined not just to duplicate but to shatter his former success.
One day, Chuck [...]

Use Your Voice to Make a Difference

Friday, August 15th, 2008

In the hustle and bustle, sometimes, it’s easy to get so busy we lose sight of the important things. Relationships. Action. Change. Impact.
But sometimes, the smallest things can help literally change the world.
That’s why I participate in Blog Action Day. This year, the focus is poverty. On October 15, bloggers from across the globe will [...]

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