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On September 17, 2017, Lean In To Grow was first introduced in the Communications Alumni Network Blog by Teeraporn Johsuntorn ’17. As TJ shared, we started this Lean In Circle from scratch. However, we all knew that it would be something beneficial to international female students. Over the past 17 months, we’ve sponsored ten events and directly inspired more than 200 students.
Continue reading “What would you do if you weren’t afraid? — Lean In To Grow”
To survive in a rapidly-evolving digital environment, organizations must, according to researchers at the global consulting firm McKinsey, “infuse their cultures with velocity, flexibility, an external orientation, and the ability to learn” (Catlin, et al., 2015, p. 4). For professionals in a wide range of functional areas, strategic communication skills are vital in helping their organizations adapt to this challenging environment.
Continue reading “Communicating strategically for success — learning on demand”
How do you build a personal brand that distinguishes you from others?
You start by recognizing what a personal brand is not. It’s not a product. And it is not based on how many followers you have on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn accounts.