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The Evolution of Public Relations
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...
Featured on Friday: #ReadLocal with @hometownreads
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...
3 Keys to Growing Your Twitter Following
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...
Featured on Friday: Meet Team Member Jessica Bennett
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 team also...
The Joy of Clean Closets and a Clear Focus
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...
Featured on Friday: The Chatter About #CTDOMag
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 try it for themselves and...
New Seasons, New Social Channels: Instagram
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...
Featured on Friday: TBB Member @dawnmariec
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...
Weaving Leadership Influence
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...
How to Improve Your Problem-Solving with Art
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...
Featured on Friday: @CTDOMag
Talent Development. It's moved beyond being a buzz phrase and become something that companies must focus on in order to survive in the 21st century. Talent development executives are being tasked with developing the next generation, opening doors to the C-suite, and...
Beware This Insidious Phishing Scam
Yes, it happened to me. I succumbed to curiosity/fear to click an attachment on an email. To be clear, it came from a known contact. It looked official. I did have a few twinges of wondering. In fact, a similar email a few months ago raised more flags. I called the...