Category Archives: professional organizations

What the $%&! Happened???

Posted on November 28, 2020 by kirkhazlett

It hit me this Thanksgiving afternoon as I was dozing off… I haven’t posted a word here for more than THREE MONTHS!! It’s not like my brain was off-duty…I’ve been up to my ears in various activities for the Public … Continue reading →

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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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Friends Helping Friends

Posted on July 31, 2020 by kirkhazlett

Over the past few days, I’ve had conversations with various people about everything ranging from “What should I do?” to “Where should I go?” to “Is it really worth it?”. I think we managed to get to a final conclusion/decision in … 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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Paying It Back…and Forward!

Posted on January 27, 2020 by kirkhazlett

Let’s face it. We don’t…not a single one of us does…get where we are in life without the encouragement and help of others. If you look back on it, there has been someone who you have turned to at some … Continue reading →

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I Absolutely LOVE Learning!

Posted on August 1, 2019 by kirkhazlett

This “revelation” comes as no surprise to any of you who have subjected yourselves to my musings over the years. Learning, to me, is a passion. Whether it be, as a toddler, sticking a metal nail file into a wall … Continue reading →

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Just Another Day…

Posted on July 22, 2019 by kirkhazlett

Hate to be a downer here, but I do not like summers. Or at least I haven’t liked them since I transitioned from PR professional to PR professor to “retired…” It hasn’t been easy…not that I’ve actually spent much time, … Continue reading →

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Your Career and You: “I’m a Vampire!”

Posted on June 11, 2018 by kirkhazlett

The past month was hands-down the loonngggest month I’ve endured in my entire life. Margaret (my wife) had cataract surgery on both eyes, and I voluntarily put all my own activities (PRSA Tampa Bay in particular) on hold so that … Continue reading →

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Your Career and You: “Networking…Promote Yourself”

Posted on December 18, 2017 by kirkhazlett

I talk about this a lot…now I’m turning my words into action. I did my best to demonstrate the value of networking to my students at Curry College, where, until mid-2017, I headed the Communication Department’s Public Relations Concentration and … Continue reading →

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Your Career and You: “What’s ‘Old’ Is New Again”

Posted on October 23, 2017 by kirkhazlett

I’ve been off the grid…other than snarky remarks about certain service providers on Twitter and Facebook…and a few food photos (big surprise!)…for the past several weeks. While I seriously doubt anyone has actually missed me during my absence, I’m happy … Continue reading →

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