Solo PR Pro Blog
In 2020 our lives have been upended multiple times. The practice of public relations has not changed, but it is time to update the Solo PR Pro tool kit for our “now normal”. Get serious about signatures. Be meticulous about having signed agreements before you start...
There is nothing like a crisis to reveal the strength (or weakness) of a foundation. Crisis shines a light in the darkest corners of your organization and reveals if your structure will go the distance or is in need of repair. A crisis is also the ultimate test of a leader’s skills and the greatest opportunity for growth.
My good friend and leadership coach, Dr. Lori Baker Schena, advises leaders to “pivot to the positive.” More than a pithy quote or dose of “rah-rah” inspiration, it is an active, intentional choice to design the way forward. This year has taught us bad things happen,...
I sit in my favorite chair, watching the steam from my coffee twirl into the morning's stillness. I am in my comfy sweats, cocooned in a black sweater. I watch the soft shadows play against the windowsill as the sun slowly rises. The chair, coffee, and time of day are...
Why it's important to make ethical behavior more than what you do at work but who you are all the time. This post was originally published on PRSay New research from Maryam Kouchaki, an associate professor of management and organizations at Northwestern University’s...
Written by Yoo Mee Pontonnier, Global Head of Marketing , CARMA The story of a 100-year-old war veteran who inspired the world and raised over £32 million in a month. Earlier this year, the Coronavirus was rapidly exerting its terrifying grip over everyday life in the...
Twenty years ago, we could not have imagined that we would use our phones to bank, do business, open doors and thwart burglars, yet it is a common reality that we now take for granted. That device that was once solely used for voice-to-voice calls now rarely gets used...
In 2020, we have been faced (some would say assaulted) with frequent upheavals and changes causing us to adapt and pivot faster than we ever believed possible. It has been disconcerting, sometimes heartbreaking and exhausting. While we all are eager for this...
This post was originally published on 10/1/2019 and has been lightly updated. In episode 16 of the That Solo Life podcast, we were joined by longtime friend of Solo PR Pro, Craig Severinsen, founder of BrightWorksPR. Craig’s specialty is helping Marketing and PR...
In Episode 52 of That Solo Life, we chatted with Brent Thompson of Canon Capital Management Group about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and how solo PR pros can participate. Brent provided clear information on the program, how to apply, what to expect and the...
Written by Solo PR Pro Contributor, Michelle Kane, CEO, VoiceMatters, LLC We do not have to point out that we are currently under a serious amount of stress. Stress beyond issues with a client or a challenging project. To varying degrees, we are dealing with injustice...