I’m Not Content with Content
I use the word “content” easily a dozen times on an average day, but I don’t like it. It conveys an underlying belief that websites, databases, and electronic files are containers just waiting for something to come along and fill them, like stuffing in a pillow or mud in a hole.
Saying No at the Right Time
The better you get at learning what tasks to take on, the better you get at spotting those tasks that just don’t make sense for you. While some tasks fit your talents and match your personal development goals quite well, others may simply be better suited for other people. You also become adept at seeing which projects and client relationships are part of your overall plan and which ones keep you in stasis or even erode your talents.
10 Kindness Imperatives
An effective communication strategy must always be predicated on kindness. In fact, everything we do entails such kindness imperatives. Here are 10 ways to activate kindness in your daily work and life.
Thought Leadership’s Superpower
While thought leadership works for many reasons, one simple reason is the most fundamental. Thought leadership works because people trust people.
Thought Leadership and Employee Engagement
When creating distribution plans for thought leadership content, make sure to include your own employees in the process. All too often, companies leave it to their employees to find published thought leadership on marketing channels. Some attempt to share with employees on an internal communications platform such as an intranet or Slack. These efforts seemingly treat employee engagement as an afterthought.