Here’s to 2011!

December 20, 2011

This year has been incredible – unbelievable and life-changing. To quote Charles Dickens: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
This past month you have not heard from me a lot, but that is for good reason. For starters, I got married! At the same time, my spouse and I have [...]

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Be Grateful

November 23, 2011

Gratitude is a great topic for a blog post, any day of the year, but particularly around Thanksgiving.
Sometimes, when I am in a funk – which doesn’t happen often – I forget to remember all of the things for which I am grateful. The list is long. Today, I am grateful for my partner, my [...]

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Rebuilding

November 8, 2011

It’s hard to believe that is has been two months since Hurricane Irene hit. It has been two months since I experienced such devastation to my home and the stress of being part of a rescue. It has been two months since life turned upside-down for me, and through the experience, learned some amazing life [...]

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Guest Post: Ending Client Relationships

November 1, 2011

*This post first appeared at ProfNet Connect. I am quoted from my new book, Tough Talks for PR Pros, and wanted to share with you all! The book is coming out in early 2012.
Dear Gracie,
I’m a PR agent, and I have a client who is very rude and demanding. I’m not sure what to do [...]

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The Art of Listening – October Newsletter

October 25, 2011

In this month’s newsletter, we will explore that most taken-for-granted skill of listening. If you think you are a great listener, this will be a fantastic refresher, and if you think your listening skills are not quite up to par, hopefully, you will get some great tips to improve your skill. And, if you haven’t [...]

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