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In this blog, we explore what it takes to engage, inspire and connect whether you are building a personal or organizational brand.

Join us in this ongoing conversation about creating effective leadership communications with strategies and tactics that foster understanding and motivate people to act.

Join us in this ongoing conversation about creating effective leadership communications with strategies and tactics that foster understanding and motivate people to act.

5 Powerful Ways to Amp Up Your 2019 Communications

In this digital age, when with the push of button we can reach masses, we’ve lost sight of the most important aspect of communication – meaningfulness.  Rather than trying for quantity, we should be thinking about quality.  So in 2019 here are five things you can do to enhance the quality of your communication.

By |January 14th, 2019|Categories: Strategic and Corporate Communications|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on 5 Powerful Ways to Amp Up Your 2019 Communications

A New Website, A New Beginning

There is an old saying that the shoemaker’s children are often the last to get shoes.  The same thing holds true for communications professionals.  We are so busy helping our clients and bosses reveal and reinforce their value that we often neglect the same efforts for ourselves. 

By |December 13th, 2018|Categories: Branding and Positioning|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on A New Website, A New Beginning

Crossing the Writing Finish Line

For a runner, nothing is more exhilarating than coming to the finish line after giving it your all in a road race. That same feeling overwhelmed me when the brown UPS truck showed up a few days ago with six cartons of my new book, Prism of Value: Connect, Convince and Influence When It Matters Most.

By |October 3rd, 2018|Categories: Home Featured, Influence and Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Crossing the Writing Finish Line

Viewpoint: To thrive on social media, ditch the ego

Jul 5, 2018, 2:13pm EDT Updated Jul 6, 2018, 10:33am EDT This article originally appeared on BizJournals.com The other day, I was having a conversation with a client and made the comment that someone is never too old to be a mentee and never too [...]

By |July 6th, 2018|Categories: Influence and Thought Leadership, Audience Engagement|Tags: |Comments Off on Viewpoint: To thrive on social media, ditch the ego

Bigger or Louder Doesn’t Make Me Hear You

It’s an election year and with the primaries in full swing in my county, my mailbox overfloweth with postcards from candidates. They all look and sound alike with promises of fighting for me, for better education, for jobs, for better health care.  In order to stand out, these political hopefuls are putting their bland messages on bigger card stock.

By |June 25th, 2018|Categories: Influence and Thought Leadership|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Bigger or Louder Doesn’t Make Me Hear You

1 Thing You Do That Annoys Other People and How to Stop It

The other day, I was having a conversation with a client and made the comment that someone is never too old to be a mentee and never to young to be a mentor. Then I said, “That would make a good tweet,” and tweet I did with some positive response.

By |April 24th, 2018|Categories: Media and Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on 1 Thing You Do That Annoys Other People and How to Stop It

The Amazing Cherry Blossoms and Growing a Business

As the cherry blossoms on my street hit their peak a few days ago, it made me think about how similar these beautiful trees are to the businesses we are growing every day.   For more than 50 years, thanks to the civic-minded spirit of my neighborhood’s first residents, these trees have shaded my street.

By |April 17th, 2018|Categories: Branding and Positioning|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on The Amazing Cherry Blossoms and Growing a Business

6 Ways to Talk Your Way Through Conflict

Turn on any newscast and you have an opportunity to learn how to deal with conflict.  Nothing feels more pressure-filled than being interviewed by a reporter on live television. There are no opportunities for do-overs, and what you say or how you present yourself is on view for millions. 

By |April 11th, 2018|Categories: Media and Public Relations|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on 6 Ways to Talk Your Way Through Conflict

Stop: Do You Have the Right to Tell That Story?

When Jessica Curry took her daughter Parker to the National Portrait Gallery to see the recently installed portrait of Michelle Obama, a fellow museumgoer was struck by the little girl’s expression. Ben Hines snapped a photo with his cell phone and later posted the photo on Facebook.

Don’t Get Stuck in the Hot Seat: Boost Your Presentation Confidence

Many clients have told me that when they make presentations, they feel as though they are facing a pack of lions waiting to pounce on every word.  When observing these leaders in action, the reason becomes clear.  More often than not, the issue is poor communication and presentation savvy. Their demeanor or conduct lacks confidence and conviction.

By |February 28th, 2018|Categories: Branding and Positioning|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Don’t Get Stuck in the Hot Seat: Boost Your Presentation Confidence
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