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Posts:August 2017, Uncategorized
The Summer Fellow Experience
by Michele Lanza| August 22, 2017
One of the most rewarding parts of my job as the Partner/SVP, Global Talent Acquisition is participating in our Summer Fellows program. I’m always inspired by the bright, talented and creative candidates coming into the communications field. Seeing the Fellows grow over the course of the program is so gratifying. Our 10 weeks together always […]
Communications Lessons from the Empowered Healthcare Consumer
by Mike Taylor and Danielle Klooth| August 16, 2017
Healthcare spending has comprised a very large and growing portion of the U.S. economy for decades, and healthcare policy is a constant in the national media dialogue. At the same time, even with those two fundamentals remaining largely unchanged, there is a massive shift taking place where consumers, driven by Millennials and GenZ (and GenZennials), […]
Forget a Successful Career. Invest in a Successful Life.
by Saskia Wallner| August 11, 2017
I recently had the pleasure of giving the commencement speech at Modul University in Vienna. In my remarks I shared three principles, which have either knowingly or unknowingly forged my career and life. I hope they resonate with both recent graduates entering the workforce, and any professional looking to invest in both their professional and […]
A Pilot’s Guide to Conference Calls
I’ve been on a couple of conference calls recently that were great reminders of everything that’s challenging about these valuable, yet inescapable, staples of office life. They also reminded the pilot in me of what we can all do to make conference calls more productive.
Taking a Spontaneous Leap Often Begins with a Plan
by Mindy Rubinstein| August 8, 2017
People who know me would surely list among my attributes as being very organized as well as a thoughtful, creative and yes, at times, anal planner. And they’re both true. I enjoy thinking ahead and planning to ensure I get to see those I care about, do the things that matter and enjoy the meaningful […]
ColorComm 2017: Earning Our Seat at the Table
by Sharon Jones| August 3, 2017
Feeling a sense of belonging at this years’ Annual ColorComm Conference – Surprise Yourself, allowed us a peek at what a matriarchal society could look and feel like! If you’re not familiar, this conference attracted over 400 women of color (and a few good men) in communications at the mid- and senior-levels. This unique community […]
