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How being transparent is an essential PR ideal
There’s a lot of talk these days about being transparent in our culture, in our connections with one another, and especially in the actions and decisions of local or regional politics and government. As a free and open society, we all understand the value of knowing what’s going on at every level of, say, a state government. This holds true to all kinds of organizations and entities, including businesses. That’s why many get confused and are challenged when there is a reluctance by individual leaders or groups to be candid and open about issues like finances, personnel decisions, timelines or costs
A Day in the Life
Just like many of you, I attend a lot of business events and networking opportunities. And, like you, I’m often asked the question, “What do
Aggressive or Assertive?
Ever been in a meeting when you felt someone was being aggressive in making their point or trying to get their way? The answer is
No Risk, No Gain
It takes guts to be in business. You are called on to make decisions, assess risks, and figure out whether said decision will win –
Look in the Mirror First
It’s human nature not to want to admit when you’re wrong. We all hate being wrong. But let’s face it, sometimes we are wrong –
Are You Paying Attention?
People who know me know that when I think people aren’t paying attention, it drives me crazy. Too often we see people who don’t pay
Not Perfect but Always Trying
The last time I checked, there were no perfect people in the world. Certainly, many are striving for that goal – think of celebrities, professional
Are You Asking the Right Questions?
When you’re a parent with a young child, it may seem like the questions are never-ending. Why? What? How? In business, it’s not so different.
Cheers to the Risk Takers
I was at a business event and ran into an acquaintance who, the last time we met, had a successful freelance writing business. She told
The Skateboarder
I was at a park recently, enjoying the summer weather and reading a book. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a skateboarder