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 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 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 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....
by Sierra Hernandez | Jun 6, 2017 | Influence Building
Growing up as the oldest sibling of four, my parents repeated the phrase “you have to be a good influence.” At times throughout my childhood, this would cause me some frustration, because it felt like an attack on my individual freedom. I later realized it was a...
by Margy Kerr-Jerrett | May 23, 2017 | Influence Building
In the earliest conversations with our authors, we like to make sure one thing is clear: selling books is hard! Though a well-executed book launch can dramatically increase sales, the main goal for most of our authors is not selling books, but building thought...
