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- Authenticity
Tough to Achieve,
but Enormously Liberating and PowerfulAuthenticity is a self-directed process of continuous analysis, validation, and verification of personal beliefs, practices, guiding principles, aspirations, and operational purposes that drive, direct, focus, and fulfill your life. The higher you go in operations, and as a trusted strategic advisor, the more your authenticity and that of other senior decision-makers comes into play. The … Continue reading “Authenticity
Tough to Achieve,
but Enormously Liberating and Powerful” - Reputation vs. TrustI’ve always thought that the whole notion of reputation was more a Public Relations construct than a management concern. Leaders learn quickly to care about trust from stakeholders and victims. During my nearly 40 years in reputation, leadership, and organizational recovery, I can’t recall a serious discussion of reputation in a management circumstance by those … Continue reading “Reputation vs. Trust”
- “What Makes a Fellow, a Fellow?”An Extraordinary Footprint. The Most Important Personal Honor in American Public Relations Spring is the time of year when many of our PRSA senior colleagues are nominated or nominate themselves for election to the PRSA College of Fellows. As I begin my 31st year as a Fellow ‘93, it’s interesting to reflect on the experiences … Continue reading ““What Makes a Fellow, a Fellow?””
- Action Required This Day -2024 New Year’s Resolution #3How to Have a Happier LifeUse Barbara’s 5 Daily Happiness Habits PlusThe Platinum Rule This essay attempts to answer what is probably the most frequently asked question for Barbara and I through much of our married life: “How did you work together and yet maintain and project such devotion, love, and happiness for so many … Continue reading “Action Required This Day -2024 New Year’s Resolution #3”
- We Will Get The Democracy We DeserveOne clear fact at the moment is that there will be one national election on November 5, 2024. Whatever the outcome we will get and live with what we deserve. Another fact is that the outcome is likely to be one of only two possibilities. Each of these possibilities can be recognized by the language … Continue reading “We Will Get The Democracy We Deserve”
- Happiness is Quite ContagiousThe most frequent question I get asked when I talk about Civility and Happiness is, “How do you get this started? What’s the first step?” My answer is simple, direct, and prompt: Get Your Tissues OutA Very Special Christmas One of my favorite stories about happiness came to me from someone in an audience who … Continue reading “Happiness is Quite Contagious”