by Whitney Heins | Apr 12, 2016 | Marketing
I remember the day it occurred to me that being a broadcast journalist in the 21st century wasn’t quite how I dreamed it would be. It was during my first job out of college at a local TV station in Charlottesville, Virginia where I was a “one-man-band” reporter. That...
by Carrie Koens | Apr 8, 2016 | Influence Building
A few years back, Becky Robinson presented a new idea to her team: Hometown Reads. Since I was one of the people at that meeting I can tell you that, right or wrong, we unanimously and unequivocally voted her down. The company was barely a year old, every one of us...
by Christy Kirk | Apr 5, 2016 | Social Media
It’s not just the people of Texas who believe that bigger is better. Most people on social media obsess over the size of their following, but size without engagement is a very hollow goal. I often recount the story of a brand I worked with briefly. They had more than...
by Carrie Koens | Apr 1, 2016 | Influence Building
You may know by now that the Weaving Influence team is spread out over several states and – on occasion – a couple of continents. But did you know that in addition to the virtual team, there is also a core group in the Michigan office? And that main office...
by Laura Finch | Mar 29, 2016 | Inspiration
I’m about a year late to the party, but I just finished Marie Kondo’s book on ‘tidying.’ Kondo’s method, which she calls KonMari, has a cult following. I can easily see why. Who doesn’t want a once-and-for-all answer to the clutter in their home and office? Kondo...
by Carrie Koens | Mar 25, 2016 | Leadership
Earlier this month we told you about an exciting new resource for those interested in talent development. CTDO is an “App-Based Magazine Unlike Anything You’ve Experienced” – and we offered several of our Team Buzz Builders the opportunity to...
by Stephanie Quick | Mar 22, 2016 | Social Media
Spring officially began this past weekend and many of us are on spring break this week. Hopefully it’s beginning to feel warmer where you are! Spring offers the possibility of something new. Why not take this opportunity to learn a new social channel: Instagram! I...
by Carrie Koens | Mar 18, 2016 | Influence Building
Although Team Buzz Builder (TBB) has been around since the early days of Weaving Influence, one of our areas of focus for 2016 has been on getting to know the unique individuals who make up TBB. Whether through email exchanges or chatting with each other in our...
by Guest Author | Mar 17, 2016 | Leadership
This post is a part of our 2016 Team Buzz Builder Guest Blogger Series. Today we are pleased to introduce you to Byron Ernest, Superintendent and Head of Schools for Hoosier Academies. It is so exciting to have the opportunity to do a guest post for the Weaving...
by Elizabeth Johnson | Mar 15, 2016 | Inspiration
Have you followed the recent adult coloring book trend? From mandalas and zentangles, to everyday nature scenes or inspirational word art, adults are rediscovering the joy of tuning in to the creative side of their brains. Coloring provides a relaxing, low-cost way to...
