Category Archives: Communications
IABC Gold Quill Blue Ribbon Panel 2010
This year has been a pivotal one for corporate communications with the speed of technological change and global economic turmoil. The work that came in from around the world to be judged at IABC headquarters in San Francisco reflected that … Continue reading
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Kendra’s Leadership Lesson – Where does your help come from
Kendra’s Leadership Lesson Off to the weekend. Looking forward to having my kids teach me. What I learned from Kendra, my almost 3 year old girl. Last night we walked to the park. Kendra is a cautious little girl, but … Continue reading
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Don’t be a tool – Website management gives me daja vu
Once upon a time, when management communications happened in person, a term was coined to describe the blame we attach to negative outcomes – in a single explanation. It was the fundamental attribution error. This error was identified whenever someone … Continue reading
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Symbols work, but few use them at work
As much as I am an optimist, I know that our business world is in a funk. Here is the thing, it is summer and my optimism grows when the sun shines in Vancouver. So if you want to gain … Continue reading
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Well meaning leaders, need to pause and pay attention to the needs of followers
Every once in a while you see a great illustration of a concept that is hard to communicate. Leadership should be about walking along side people and progressing together. Far too often it becomes a well meaning person dragging others … Continue reading
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In addition to – integration with social media is key
This short blog post is focused on the phrase “in addition to.” The first time I heard the phrase was when Shel Holtz used it on FIR. Shel got me thinking and when I went to an IABC/BC social media … Continue reading
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How to make good decisions
The most useful tool in my tool box has been a decision making framework. This is a tool that clarifies my context, balances my thought process and identifies available resources. A framework has been my most useful tool because it … Continue reading
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IABC Gold Quill – Learning from the best
This past weekend, I had the honour of being an IABC Gold Quill judge in San Francisco. My video below highlights the weekend. I caught a cold on my way back to Vancouver – I start the video a little … Continue reading
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Social Sustainability – Systems Thinking
I have been working on translating traditional community development principles into online environments. Peter Senge has me questioning my presumptions. I can create a short term phenomena – like a fad and measure short term behaviours as success or I … Continue reading
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The Social Media Leaders Best to Follow Greenleaf’s Model
Is it surprising bloggers offer advice on how to use the medium? Some focus on promotion but others focus on maintaining/protecting our reputations. Much of the advice is framed as rules of etiquette. Corporations like IBM have developed clear policies. … Continue reading
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