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Anyone Can Lead: Takeaways From Harvard’s Professional Development Training

I recently had the opportunity to go back to school and attend a professional development course at Harvard University’s Extension School. The specific course I participated in was Managing Yourself and Leading Others and entailed two full days on Harvard’s campus with a very diverse group of about 50 individuals. The course was incredibly valuable, […]

7 Ways Your Pop-Up Shop Can Make an Impact with Consumers

Pop-ups have surged in popularity in recent years, and it’s easy to understand why. With retail space at a premium and online retailers looking for a brick-and-mortar presence, pop-up shops have become a tried and tested business strategy. It’s no secret that pop-up shops can help fuel consumer engagement. Below are seven ways brands can leverage pop-up […]

But Why? The Value of Reassessing Company Messaging

Developing and remodeling company messaging is a big endeavor. Regardless of the company size, age or team experience, creating authentic mission statements and value propositions requires a heavy time investment and can present tough questions around purpose and vision for the company’s executive team to address. For established companies, it may be challenging to step […]

2018 Edelman Trust Barometer Reports Record-Breaking Drop in Trust in the U.S.

The 2018 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals that trust in the U.S. has suffered a record-breaking drop in the survey’s 18-year history. No country saw steeper declines than the U.S., with a 37-point drop in trust across all institutions. While the survey provides deep insight into the polarization of trust in business, government, NGOs and media […]

Rule 40: How the World’s Largest Stage Stays Focused on Athletes and Competition

Currently athletes from around the globe are competing on the world’s largest stage—the Olympic Games. The opening ceremonies in Pyeongchang brought in 27.8 million viewers. For the 2016 Rio Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) estimated that half of the world’s population, roughly 3.6 billion people, would watch at least one minute of the games. […]

Turning the Tide: P&G’s Response to the Tide Pod Challenge

Recently, it’s become apparent that people will do just about anything, no matter how dangerous, to become internet-famous. Who could have guessed that eating highly concentrated packets of laundry detergent – an activity that can possibly kill you – would become an internet sensation? For those who are not yet aware, the Tide Pod Challenge […]

Ethics in Communications

At the beginning of each year, I review and sign the PR Council’s “Code of Ethics and Principles” as part of Communiqué PR’s membership renewal. The PR Council is an industry association committed to advancing its member firms’ business and there are more than 100 firms who belong to the organization. Firms of all sizes […]

Learning How to Learn: The Chunking Puzzle

I recently started an online course through Coursera called “Learning How to Learn,” after a colleague recommended it. While there are no shortcuts that completely revolutionize the way that we learn new information, there are several tips and tricks that people can employ to enhance their pursuits. For me, my biggest breakthrough came in the […]