I loved college so much that I didn’t want to graduate. In fact, I stayed an extra semester just to complete one 1-hour course even though I probably could have gotten it waived. I’ve felt close to my alma mater ever since those 4 1/2 great years that changed the life of this first-generation…… Continue reading Love Your College Experience? Stay Engaged Through Your Alumni Association
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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
Career and Business Reinvention Insights from Beyoncé Tour
By Paul Argenti When Beyoncé traded her sequined bodysuits for cowboy boots, she didn’t just change costumes. She demonstrated the fundamental rule of business survival: evolve or die. Beyoncé recognized that cultural dominance requires well-timed reinvention, not endless repetition of past successes. By claiming space in country music, she expanded her audience and pushed…… Continue reading Career and Business Reinvention Insights from Beyoncé Tour
Show Up to Lead . . . And Other Lessons Learned During Two+ Decades at a Global Agency
By Kevin Oates If agency years are like dog years, I’m celebrating my 182nd at Ketchum this month. It will be my last. Twenty-six years ago, I graduated from the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communications with a degree in Public Relations. I was fortunate that some amazing professors and veterans of…… Continue reading Show Up to Lead . . . And Other Lessons Learned During Two+ Decades at a Global Agency
Five Years from Now: Your Career, Your Choice
By David Albritton Ok…let’s be honest with ourselves. How many of us actually planned out the last five years of our careers? As much as we might like to believe we had every aspect of our working lives covered, the fact is, most people don’t plan ahead that far. Many of us often don’t…… Continue reading Five Years from Now: Your Career, Your Choice
Lessons from Leaders I Admire
By Torod B. Neptune Great leadership is one of those things that can be difficult to define, but you know it when you experience it yourself. That’s one of the reasons why it is so valuable for aspiring leaders to have mentor figures who can teach them and help them grow. I’ve been lucky…… Continue reading Lessons from Leaders I Admire
How You Know Its High Time to Quit Your Job
By Erika Rykun All employees sometimes have bad days at work, no matter if it is remote working or office. Usually, such bad days result in considerable emotional tension, a great deal of stress, and loud promises to quit. Consider yourself a lucky person if you cannot remember the last bad day you had at…… Continue reading How You Know Its High Time to Quit Your Job
PR Career Advice You Should Never Follow
If you’re looking for work in the public relations industry, or you’re hoping to advance in your existing career, you’ll hear all sorts of advice about what you should do to land an interview or a job, what sector you should work in, and how you should grow your career. Although well intended, a lot…… Continue reading PR Career Advice You Should Never Follow
Be the CEO of Your Career
By Emma Gresser Hi, friends! My name is Emma Gresser. I am going to give you a glimpse into a conversation between my good friend, PR rookie, and member of my personal board of directors, Andrew Cook. Andrew and I met when we moved to Chicago after graduating from undergrad. I was pursuing a MA…… Continue reading Be the CEO of Your Career
Driving Your Career: 4 Tips to Set Yourself Apart
By Jennifer Mackin I’m often asked by students, and those new to their profession, to share best practices for how to drive their career in the desired direction. I believe every person in the workplace can intentionally move toward their interests and goals. Set yourself apart by asking about career tracks There are two…… Continue reading Driving Your Career: 4 Tips to Set Yourself Apart