By Joseph Baxter Retired Chief Petty Officer in United States Navy Boot Camp, 1983 A century ago, in a place many people would find challenging to identify on a map, the presumptive heir to the throne of a fading empire died at the hands of an assassin. Within a month, one country had declared war […]
There is a saying among social media professionals that “Content is King.” Simply stated, posting valuable content is often what separates social media success from failure. This is a challenging step for many, but my rule of thumb is to know that you already have expertise, now you just need to share it in a […]
By Rachel Last September, I made a commitment to myself – and to my audience – to blog twice per week. That may not sound difficult being a social media professional, but like you, my clients come first so there are times when I knew that making this commitment would be a challenge. I am […]
By Rachel I believe that we really are our own worst enemy, especially those of us who run a business. We’re very hard-working. We believe there is something ‘more’ and we are willing to do what it takes to get there. I am one of them and I interact with dozens like me every day. […]
This summer, the USA Network is running a limited series event called Political Animals. When I was in college I really enjoyed the television series The West Wing and this show reminds me of that witty, behind-the-scenes view of the White House. One of the main characters (or political animals) is a newspaper journalist for […]
By Amanda I had heard about this book from several of my colleagues over the past couple of months and after reading The Happiness Project, I can definitely see what all the fuss is about! Author Gretchen Rubin and writes about how she wanted to be happier in her life. She spent a year working […]
The following is a guest blog by Mark Griffin of In HIS Name HR. Mark read our blog, “Two Years in Business: The Search for Balance Continues,” and decided he was not going to put his vacation on hold for another minute. I encouraged him to write a guest blog about balance – let it […]
By Amanda Details, details and more details! This is my life as a mother and as a social media manager. Each day, I have two 'to-do' lists to keep track of - the things at the office that need to get done and the things at home that need to get done. I keep a list of […]
By Rachel While our nation celebrates its independence, I’m having a “career freedom” celebration of my own. Around this time two years ago, I took a leap of faith to be my own boss and start my business. It was the one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and I’ve enjoyed sharing my experiences […]
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