Regular Culpwrit readers over the years will recall I often discuss the topic of dressing for career success. So, I was thrilled to be contacted by an “ally” on this topic — Alicia Webb, who invited me to discuss the topic on her popular blog, The Bright Perspective. Thanks, Alicia, for your leadership on…… Continue reading Impression Management: The First 60 Seconds That Can Define You
Category: Guest Post
Your Story and Voice Matters: A First-Gen’s Guide to Thriving in PR
By Geoff Curtis I remember my first internship my sophomore year in college. It was my first experience in a corporate office, and I had no roadmap for that world. I didn’t know how to navigate conversations, how to network or how to carry myself. I was lost and was too intimidated to ask…… Continue reading Your Story and Voice Matters: A First-Gen’s Guide to Thriving in PR
How Media Monitoring Can Supercharge Your Career
By David H. Lasker Young PR professionals are working in a brand-new environment compared to before. The world and how information is spread are completely different than at any time in history. News is disseminated not only at nearly the speed of light, but also in so many ways and on so many channels…… Continue reading How Media Monitoring Can Supercharge Your Career
Stop Sending Blank Invites: The Power of Personalized LinkedIn Requests
By Anne Gaertner LinkedIn is a digital representation of your network. Many students are tempted to press “Connect” and move on. No message, no context. The person becomes just another one of your “connections.” Or are they? A connection is built on a relationship. Without a solid foundation, there’s no relationship. The best way…… Continue reading Stop Sending Blank Invites: The Power of Personalized LinkedIn Requests
How to Lead as a Coach, Not a Critic
The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there. — John Buchan By John Millen Lots of leaders like to be critics. Some have learned to be critical from their parents. Some are deeply insecure. Criticizing makes them feel powerful. Some may simply…… Continue reading How to Lead as a Coach, Not a Critic
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2025
As the calendar is about to turn over into the 18th year of Culpwrit, I enjoyed looking back at all the posts of the past year and want to call your attention to the readers’ top 10 posts of 2025. I also want to thank the thousands of readers – mostly students and young…… Continue reading Top 10 Blog Posts of 2025
PR Student Takes Full Advantage of a ‘Career Transformational’ Moment
By Sophie Cadran “This is one of those moments that could be transformational in your career.” No pressure, right? I did my research. I made my list of people I wanted to meet. As the room began to fill with students and professionals, I spotted a woman standing alone at a table and thought, “Here we go.” As a…… Continue reading PR Student Takes Full Advantage of a ‘Career Transformational’ Moment
Perils, Promises, Potential: Brainstorming Then & Now
By Jill O’Mahony Stewart News that Six Flags is closing two parks in Maryland made me nostalgic for one of the greatest campaigns of my PR career. And it made me think about how it came to be. Brainstorming in the agency world is the most fun part of the job. Our creative director…… Continue reading Perils, Promises, Potential: Brainstorming Then & Now
Mini Leadership Masterclass from Successful CEO
By Mike Santoro I recently had the privilege of attending an Economic Club of Chicago dinner that featured a conversation between Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks and United Airlines President Brett Hart. It was a masterclass in leadership and how to accelerate one’s career. Ricks was the featured speaker and shared candid insights from…… Continue reading Mini Leadership Masterclass from Successful CEO
The Power of Making Lists: Turn Chaos Into Clarity
By Mary Lee Montague I’m a list person. In today’s fast-moving world, it’s easy to feel pulled in a thousand directions at once. Between career goals, personal responsibilities, and everything in between, our brains can feel like overstuffed filing cabinets—papers crammed in with no order, and nothing where you need it. That’s where the humble…… Continue reading The Power of Making Lists: Turn Chaos Into Clarity