Category Archives: Leadership

Hurry Up…and W.A.I.T.!

Posted on August 29, 2020 by kirkhazlett

I attended (virtually, of course) a terrific session presented by the PRSA Tampa Bay Chapter on the topic of diversity and inclusion. Lively discussion among the attendees with some valid and valuable observations by all. The guest speaker referenced an … Continue reading →

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Finding Inspiration by Inspiring Others

Posted on July 17, 2020 by kirkhazlett

I had a major epiphany this morning while chatting with a recent University of Tampa graduate/absolute rising PR rockstar. I’ve recruited her to serve as co-chair of the PRSA Tampa Bay “New Professionals” committee, and I was talking with her … Continue reading →

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Where Do We Go From Here?

Posted on July 2, 2020 by kirkhazlett

No surprise here…I have NO idea what the future holds for any of us. The optimist in me says “Hang in there. Things WILL get better.” The world has been through other, at the time equally daunting, challenges and somehow … Continue reading →

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Patience…A Virtue That Must Be Nurtured

Posted on June 27, 2020 by kirkhazlett

I’ll be the first to admit it. When I think of something that I want or want to do, I want it NOW. Not “later.” Not “tomorrow.” NOW!! I’ve “kind of” mellowed over the years, but this trait has always … Continue reading →

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Hurry up…and wait…

Posted on June 21, 2020 by kirkhazlett

Maybe I’ve got the “quarantine quibbles” or something, but I feel like I’m seeing a lot more of what I have always described as “unprofessional behavior” these days. You would think grownups would act like grownups, but noooo. I wrote about … Continue reading →

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Professional Courtesy…It’s Not Rocket Science

Posted on June 18, 2020 by kirkhazlett

Okay. You haven’t heard from me since forever. Let’s just say things have been “different” these past several months and let it go at that. But I haven’t just been goofing off…at least not all the time! > I taught … Continue reading →

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Frustration…It Happens

Posted on August 19, 2019 by kirkhazlett

It’s easy to say to someone, “Be patient. Things will get better.” It’s a whole ‘nother thing when you, yourself, are faced with a situation…or a series of situations…where things just don’t go “right.” The people you’re dealing with seem … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Being ‘There’

Posted on July 8, 2019 by kirkhazlett

I provided a comment for PRSA College of Fellows’ “Pearls of Wisdom” recently, reflecting on the impact that my supervisor during my US Army Training and Doctrine Command Public Affairs Intern beginnings had on my experience learning a new (for … Continue reading →

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Your Career and You: “Believe in Yourself. You CAN Do It!”

Posted on May 1, 2016 by kirkhazlett

Yep. It’s that time of the year again when it seems like I spend as much time talking my Curry College Communication or Business Management students off their respective/perceived ledges as I do in the classroom. It’s a natural occurrence, … Continue reading →

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Your Career and You: “But Is It Ethical??”

Posted on August 20, 2015 by kirkhazlett

I’ve talked a lot in the past about the various aspects of the public relations profession…superior writing ability, research skills, attention to detail, “big picture” thinking… One thing I haven’t mentioned, at least not directly, is ethical conduct. No reason … Continue reading →

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