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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.

The One Thing that Prevents Meaningful Conversation

It’s hard to have a meaningful conversation when you are angry. Right now there is an anger arms race because the places on social where we have our conversations reward anger over measured conversation. How do we change that?

By |March 17th, 2022|Categories: Branding and Positioning|Tags: , |Comments Off on The One Thing that Prevents Meaningful Conversation

The Secret of Workplace Harmony From Buddy The Dog

Some people might find it insulting to think that the behavior management techniques used on our canine friends work well on our colleagues, bosses, or associates. But they do. When you think about it, it is about finding common ground to live and work together in harmony. Here are three lessons from Buddy the Dog.

By |January 13th, 2022|Categories: Organizational Alignment and Internal Communication|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on The Secret of Workplace Harmony From Buddy The Dog

Their Mission Statement Made Me Want to Scream

Too many organizations believe their mission statement is their message. Understanding the difference between mission and message can help you craft effective communication that is inspiring, memorable, and magnetic. This post offers some clarification.

By |December 21st, 2021|Categories: Messaging|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Their Mission Statement Made Me Want to Scream

Culture is Everything

Maintaining a dynamic and vibrant organizational culture has never been more important or difficult. For leaders like Phillippe Lanier, who oversees all activities for EastBanc, a 600-person global real estate, retail, and technology company, building and empowering his team is a central focus and that involves letting go and an emphasis on being of service. In this episode of Prism of Value, Phillippe discusses his approach and philosophy of managing this family-owned company, navigating through the pandemic, and laying the foundation for the future.

By |December 9th, 2021|Categories: Influence and Thought Leadership, Podcast|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Culture is Everything

Putting A Price On Value with Mark Stiving

If we were to only sit down and have a conversation together [with our customers], we could figure out the value of the product to that company. It's an attitude or a mindset that says Mr. Customer, I want to help you understand, is this a good decision? Right? Are you getting the value you need?

By |November 5th, 2021|Categories: Influence and Thought Leadership, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Putting A Price On Value with Mark Stiving

Look for Wisdom Where You Least Expect It

How my rambunctious chocolate Labrador puppy led me to discover the beauty of country music and the power of a song to impart wisdom.

By |September 30th, 2021|Categories: Corporate Communications|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Look for Wisdom Where You Least Expect It

The Marketing Mistake You Don’t Want to Make

Being on LinkedIn is like going to a bar. You make good faith efforts to connect and people just hit you up for business without understanding who you are and what you need. They’ve forgotten the secret ingredient: building relationships.

By |September 23rd, 2021|Categories: Marketing|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on The Marketing Mistake You Don’t Want to Make

Navigating the Pandemic and Beyond with Terri Lee Freeman

In this podcast, Terri discusses the challenge of keeping cultural institutions viable during the pandemic and providing a safe space for connection, important conversations about race, and an inclusive path forward.

By |September 15th, 2021|Categories: Influence and Thought Leadership, Podcast|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Navigating the Pandemic and Beyond with Terri Lee Freeman

Navigating the Pandemic: Girl Scouts with Lidia Soto-Harmon

Lidia talks about the lessons that she learned during the pandemic and also things she now knows that she wishes she had known before the pandemic

By |September 4th, 2021|Categories: Influence and Thought Leadership, Podcast|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Navigating the Pandemic: Girl Scouts with Lidia Soto-Harmon

Navigating the Pandemic with Gina Schaefer

In this episode, Gina Schaefer shares her secrets of staying power and success: hint listen to everyone carefully and be prepared to communicate often and in different ways.

By |September 3rd, 2021|Categories: Influence and Thought Leadership, Podcast|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Navigating the Pandemic with Gina Schaefer
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