by Stephanie Quick | Jul 18, 2017 | Influence Building
A few years ago, I decided to run my first marathon. I had eased into the idea of running races with a few 5Ks, a 10K, and a half-marathon. So when my friend Tara suggested we run the Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth, TX, I decided it was time. Tara is a triathlete and...
by Guest Author | Jul 14, 2017 | Leadership
We’re throwing it back! This week we’re showcasing a guest post from Bill Treasurer about the theme from his latest book, A Leadership Kick in the Ass, which launched on January 16, 2017. All butt kicks, butt kickers, and butt kick recipients are unique. That said,...
by Whitney Heins | Jul 11, 2017 | Influence Building
We covered for each other when our breaks took longer than the commercials. We ensured we pronounced names correctly. We brainstormed and experimented with ideas of how to improve our show. And we kept each other awake—and sane—while working the midnight shift. The...
by Guest Author | Jul 7, 2017 | Leadership
We’re throwing it back! This week we’re showcasing a guest post from Chip Bell about the theme from his latest book, Kaleidoscope: Delivering Innovative Service That Sparkles, which launched on February 14th. Archeologists excavating the pyramids discovered an...
by Guest Author | Jun 30, 2017 | Inspiration
We’re throwing it back! This week we’re showcasing a guest post from Nat Greene about the theme from his latest book, Stop Guessing: The 9 Great Behaviors of Great Problem Solvers, which launched on April 3rd. People love coming up with ideas. When there’s a problem,...
by Heather Snodgrass | Jun 27, 2017 | Influence Building
We all recognize and understand the clout that comes with a job title like “Manager,” “Director,” or “CEO.” When people with those titles walk into a room, they exude power and influence. People flock to them, wanting affirmation that they’re doing a good job, and...
by Guest Author | Jun 23, 2017 | Leadership
We’re throwing it back! This week we’re showcasing a guest post from Monica Worline about the theme from her latest book with Jane E. Dutton, Awakening Compassion At Work, which launched on February 17. The science behind compassion demonstrates that this crucial...
by Margy Kerr-Jerrett | Jun 20, 2017 | Inspiration
Stay-at-home mom and career woman are not two titles that are traditionally put together. However, in today’s increasingly digital and flexible world, more and more women (myself included) can stay home with their young ones while advancing their careers at the same...
by Guest Author | Jun 16, 2017 | Inspiration
We’re throwing it back! This week we’re showcasing a guest post from Art Barter about the theme from his latest book, Farmer Able. We also worked with him on The Servant Leadership Journal, which launched on March 4. The pigs are running the farm. So begins the story...
by Whitney Heins | Jun 13, 2017 | Influence Building
It often comes up in conversation with clients–what influence do we, public relations professionals, have on the media? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t simple. Some research shows that up to 80 percent of media coverage is influenced by public relations....