By Mary Louise VanNatta Mask required! Stay six feet apart! Don’t run with scissors! Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the new COVID-19 safety signs?
By Keenan J. Emery, VanNatta Public Relations In times like these, it’s easy to be negative. When was the last time you heard a positive
By Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE I know, I know, you’ve probably heard all you can stand about COVID-19 or coronavirus. It’s all we’ve been
Regularly, the PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) publication Strategies & Tactics reports trends in the industry. The Jan. 2020 issue suggests that people are
Starting a new job can be challenging. There is usually a learning curve as you adapt to the different factors of a new workplace. In
By Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE Everyone struggles to reach goals and meet deadlines. It’s easy to fall victim to procrastination or to let
So, you are a new college graduate, an established young pro, or on the hunt for your first “big” job. For most, you are transitioning
Even among professionals, the difference between public relations (PR) and marketing is confusing. There is an ongoing “discussion” between the two disciplines as to which
I don’t need advertising, marketing or public relations, I get plenty of business leads from “word-of-mouth (WOM).” WOM advertising is an organic way that individual
No one works as a bowling pinsetter nor delivers ice anymore. You can even order fast food from a kiosk or check into your hotel
There are millions of scholarly articles offering a barrage of advice and how-to’s for managing employees. We test personalities, have team building activities, performance appraisals
Have you ever been to a potluck or buffet where you start out with a strong resolve to “eat healthily”? Over the course of the
Do you ever worry that someday someone will realize you don’t know what you’re doing? Are you sure you will be exposed and your clients
Do you have employees who struggle with confidence? Are they afraid to voice their opinions or assert themselves? Do they seem anxious to communicate with
In today’s economy, reasonable prices and good customer service aren’t enough. Modern consumers value experiences more. Eventbrite, an event promotion website, reports that 78 percent
If you’ve spent any time in high school, chances are you’ve encountered a “slacker.” Slackers, while fun and perfectly nice people, do just barely enough
Whether yours is a “Miracle on 34th Street,” Santa-believing holiday or about your personal faith, it’s the season of believing. Professional coaches and inspirational speakers
You’re pretty successful at your job. You’re able to produce good work and get along well with colleagues. You’re pretty happy and make decent
You know it’s the end of the month, quarter or year when the phone rings and sales people have that slightly desperate tone in their voice.
You’re just at a meeting and to speed it along you propose a solution before EVERYONE has a chance to weigh in. Your co-worker
