Productivity

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 [...]

Don’t Let Guilt or Fear Steal Your Thanks Today

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

After the blessing was said and we sat down to our festive holiday meal on Thursday, my grandmother asked us all to share something we are thankful for, but this year, there was a caveat: something we’re thankful for that we don’t normally think about in terms of gratitude.
As we went around the table, the [...]

Dare You to Stop.

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Every day, every moment, it surrounds us. Online, in person, on our phones; groups, events, opportunities; shows, movies, magazines, literature. We live in a truly saturated world. There’s more for us to do than we could ever think to fill our lives with.
My DVR alone is a great example. Only a few weeks into the [...]

Money, Passion and the Power of Great Tools

Friday, June 6th, 2008

I need a new laptop. Desperately. I don’t even remember how long it’s been since I got this one, I only know it warms up slowly, crashes easily, and has a keyboard that makes me cringe to consider using it for a considerable amount of time.
The Problem with Bad Tools
My husband has an amazing Mac for [...]