Tag Archives: Innovation

Frustration…It Happens

Posted on August 19, 2019 by

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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Your Career and You: “I’m a Vampire!”

Posted on June 11, 2018 by

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: “It’s about ‘Time’”

Posted on April 2, 2015 by

We recently observed “Communication Week” at Curry College, and we held a series of activities focusing on the many aspects of our department’s activities. The kick-off event was the annual induction ceremony for the newest members of our Lambda Pi … Continue reading →

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Your Career and You: “The Old Way Doesn’t Work? Try A New Way!”

Posted on February 2, 2015 by

One of the fringe benefits of being a “veteran” public relations professional now teaching the next generation(s) of PR practitioners at Curry College is that of providing advice, counsel, and general “talk ‘em off the ledge” reassurance to young…and sometimes … Continue reading →

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Your Career and You: “Say ‘No’ to Negativity”

Posted on July 20, 2014 by

I just spent what seems like an eternity with someone who has, without doubt, the most negative approach to life of anyone I’ve run into in my entire life. We’re talking serious “no…unh-unh…no way.” By the end of the day … Continue reading →

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Your Career and You: “Don’t Blame ‘Them’”

Posted on June 6, 2014 by

I’ve been here in Taipei for the past several weeks, decompressing, doing some serious introspection, and pretty much doing what I do every day anyway…reading local newspapers, watching the news on TV, and marveling at the fact that it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Your Career and You: “Keeping It Fresh”

Posted on February 1, 2014 by

Once in a while, I look around at people who I know…people who I work with…people who I don’t know but see regularly…and wonder how “excited” they are about what they’re doing for a living. During the course of both … Continue reading →

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