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Decision Fatigue
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
Keenan Emery
November 19, 2019
VPR News
The Career Burnout Crisis
Recently, the American College of Surgeons determined that identifying and managing “surgeon burnout” is one of its top concerns. Recent surveys of their members show
Keenan Emery
November 19, 2019
Industry News
Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace
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
Keenan Emery
November 6, 2019
VPR News
VPR Sponsors American Roots Music Festival
We’re proud sponsors of the American Roots Music Festival. Plan to attend Nov. 2. www.americanrootsmusicfestival.com (Salem, OR) Oct. 3, 2019 – In a generation with
Keenan Emery
October 3, 2019
VPR News
VanNatta Public Relations, Inc. Ranked in Oregon Business Magazine 2019 Power Book
Salem, Oregon (Jan. 3, 2019) – VanNatta Public Relations, Inc. (VPR) has been ranked by January 2019 Oregon Business Magazine’s Power Book for Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Mary Louise VanNatta
January 3, 2019
VPR News
Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE Honored with PR Lifetime Achievement Award
(Salem, Oregon) Nov. 8, 2018 – The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Oregon Chapter honored Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE, owner, and CEO
Mary Louise VanNatta
November 23, 2018
Industry News
Giving Your Employees a Confidence Boost
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
Mary Louise VanNatta
July 16, 2018
VPR News
VanNatta Public Relations: Keeping a Seat at the Table for 50 Years
“If you’re not at the table, you are probably on the menu,” is a favorite saying of Fred VanNatta. Fifty years after founding VanNatta Public
Mary Louise VanNatta
February 26, 2018
Industry News
Experiential Economy
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
Mary Louise VanNatta
February 1, 2018
Industry News
Handling Your C Players
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
Mary Louise VanNatta
January 23, 2018
VPR News
Mary Louise VanNatta
December 25, 2017
Industry News
The Season to Believe
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
Mary Louise VanNatta
December 1, 2017
Industry News
Ready to Lead? Not always
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
Mary Louise VanNatta
December 1, 2017
VPR News
VanNatta Public Relations Wins Spotlight Award
VanNatta Public Relations (VPR) brought three trophies back to Salem from the 2017 Oregon Public Relations Society of America’s Spotlight Awards. The yearly event recognizes
Mary Louise VanNatta
November 1, 2017
Industry News
Incentives, Commissions & Bonuses: What Works?
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.
Mary Louise VanNatta
June 5, 2017
Industry News
Impulse Control At Work
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
Mary Louise VanNatta
June 5, 2017
Industry News
Late Summer Vacations Can Cause Workplace Disruptions
It’s summer and many business people will be taking vacation. It’s probably well-deserved and if you are like we are, we seem to plan for months
Mary Louise VanNatta
June 5, 2017
VPR News
VanNatta Public Relations, Inc. Listed in Oregon Business Magazine POWERBOOK list for PR/Marketing Firm 2017
VanNatta Public Relations, Inc. Listed in Oregon Business Magazine POWERBOOK list for PR/Marketing Firm 2017 Salem, OR) April 20, 2017. VanNatta Public Relations, located in Salem, Oregon,
Mary Louise VanNatta
April 20, 2017
VPR News
Keep Contributors In Your Life
I recently listened to a presentation from a young woman who attended a leadership conference. As a result of what she learned, she was removing
Mary Louise VanNatta
April 2, 2017
VPR News
Mary Louise VanNatta Earns Accreditation in Public Relations
New York, NY, (March 8, 2017) – Mary Louise VanNatta, CAE of VanNatta Public Relations, Inc. (VPR) has successfully completed the Examination for Accreditation in
Mary Louise VanNatta
March 7, 2017
