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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
The Sport of Business
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
Our Fathers, Our Leaders
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
Learning From Mom
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
A Cheerleader on Your Side
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
It’s Good for Marketers to Recycle
We just celebrated Earth Day and so recycling has been on my mind. I practice recycling in my business and at home, but did you
When the Media Calls, What Happens?
Here’s a true story. A reporter wants to interview two experts for a story he is writing. He knows which organizations he wants to contact
Marketing is Still Marketing – No Matter Where You Are
Recently, I went on a tour of Israel and Egypt. And while I was there, I noticed a few things. First, there were a lot
Is It a Business or a Hobby?
To be a successful business, act like one. Too often, I’ve met women business owners who gave the impression that their business was their hobby,
The Power of a Smile
“Your best networking tool is a smile. Don’t underestimate its power when meeting people.” This was my quote selected by the Woman’s Advantage Shared Wisdom