Have you ever tried talking to a large company?
If you’ve ever had a problem with a large company’s product or service, you’ve probably run into the frustration that comes with trying to reach them. Sometimes, it can be darn near impossible to even find a help page on their … Read more
When I was a teenager, my mother gave me a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking. I often think of that book when I’m facing challenges.
And as any business owner can tell you, our day-to-day life is full of challenges. It’s inevitable that at some point, clients … Read more
There’s something about sharks. I think it might have started with the 1970s movie Jaws, but today we have a whole week dedicated to them on Animal Planet. Every time I hear about them on TV, I wonder — what is it about sharks that makes them so intriguing?
I’ll … Read more
PR people are many things — in the past I’ve compared us to athletes, cheerleaders, and superheroes. But what about matchmakers?
That may seem like an odd comparison to make, but consider what we do in our jobs. One of the greatest satisfactions I get comes from … Read more
Sometimes, I’m amazed by the power of a brand to change the world. Take this recent article about green marketing and a brand’s ability to influence consumers to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
More and more companies are taking advantage of green marketing these days. And while, obviously, the benefits … Read more
Logos Communications turned 18 years old recently.
When I started the company in 1999, I didn’t know anything about being a business owner. I knew that I had two young children (ages 3 and 6), and wanted more flexibility and work-life balance. I started out with just $500 cash, a … Read more
Many of you know that I’m a sports fan(atic). I love watching – and even better, attending in person – Red Wings hockey, Tigers baseball and college football. Watching sports is a stress reliever, as well as a recreational endeavor, for me. I get to yell, cheer, moan, jump up … Read more
Just like moms are our first teachers, nurses and cheerleaders, dads are our first leaders. There are some interesting parallels between great dads and great leaders in business.
Some thoughts about dads and leaders.
They are the decision makers. Dads make decisions all the time. How much time should … Read more
Mothers are our first teachers, nurses, cheerleaders and so much more. And do we ever learn a lot from them.
Here’s a list of principles I’ve learned from my mom that have served me well in my career.
In my blog, Showing Up, I wrote about the fact that whenever a client is having an event or receiving recognition, or is looking for people to attend something, I always do my very best to be there.
Reflecting on that some more, I realized that when PR professionals … Read more
