Consequential Communication in Turbulent Times

In an age of great volatility—fake news, diverse audiences, technology at our fingertips, and change at the speed of light—clear, concise, and intentional communication is vital to successful human interaction. Workplace miscommunications, be they well-meaning or not,...
Meet Team Member Whitney Heins

Meet Team Member Whitney Heins

In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve been sharing a whole lot of PR tips lately . . . tips to help you market yourself, whether as a thought leader or author, and guide you to greater success in your interactions with the media. But the public relations...

Feedback (and Other Dirty Words)

Feedback. The mere mention of the word can make our blood pressure rise and our defenses go up. But many of our beliefs and ideas about feedback are incorrect and counterproductive, and have been long distorted by our experiences. This week, we’re excited to...
Can Amazon Ads Make My Book a Bestseller?

Can Amazon Ads Make My Book a Bestseller?

There were approximately 3 thousand books published in the United States in 2018. Of those, fewer than 500 titles made the New York Times bestsellers’ list, and according to Publisher’s Weekly, only 20 of those sold more than 500,000 copies. Selling books, and...
Reflections On Transitions and New Beginnings

Reflections On Transitions and New Beginnings

Our company currently has three job openings posted after some unexpected departures. Watching people leave our company is a bit like watching my oldest daughter finish high school and graduate, with the same mix of pride, joy, gratitude, sadness, and loss. There’s...

Self as Coach, Self as Leader

As a coach or leader, would you like to deepen the impact of your work? It turns out to do great work as coaches, we start at home – strengthening our use of self, broadening our nimbleness. This week’s featured book gives coaches and leaders a simple framework...
Putting Audiobooks on Your Radar

Putting Audiobooks on Your Radar

Ten years ago, it was a whole lot easier to pick out the self-published books and authors. The covers often looked unprofessional—like they’d been designed using word processing clip art—and the only format on offer was paperback. My, how times have changed! These...