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COVID-19: Emotional health tips
Stay-at-home orders can make you feel a little nutty.(Me in 1980. Not sure why I had my pants on my head, or why my Dad had the camera ready) Advice for managing emotions during the pandemic Dealing...
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Toward an anti-racist world
We, white business owners and colleagues, need to do better. Even if we've been working toward an anti-racist world this whole time, we need to work harder now. "Racism isn’t just Black people’s...
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Holiday Gift Guide for Writers
If you're still looking for gift ideas for writers, co-workers and friends on your list -- or for that pesky office Secret Santa gift -- I've got you covered. Gifts for co-workersMore gift ideas for...
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Freelancer Appreciation Week
How to show freelancers you care, this week and every week. Like a lot of agencies, we rely on freelancers. And as a former freelancer myself, I work hard to follow that old golden rule and treat...
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#COVID-19: Staying emotionally well
Animal reminds you to breathe, via GIPHY These are strange days, indeed. Even if you're a pro at working remotely, even if you like a cave-like existence, forced isolation can be emotionally...
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COVID-19: Emotional health tips
Stay-at-home orders can make you feel a little nutty.(Me in 1980. Not sure why I had my pants on my head, or why my Dad had the camera ready) Advice for managing emotions during the pandemic Dealing...
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Toward an anti-racist world
We, white business owners and colleagues, need to do better. Even if we've been working toward an anti-racist world this whole time, we need to work harder now. "Racism isn’t just Black people’s...
View ArticleThe difference between a protest and a riot
We know word choice matters. Right now there's a lot of talk about riots and protests and sometimes those terms are used interchangeably. But they don't mean the same thing. Permit me to get wonky and...
View ArticleWriting for action
The tools you need to capture the power of the pen before Election Day. Even if you don't use the strategies here, please go vote. Thanks! View this post on Instagram Use your voice! Try these quick...
View ArticleNational Voter Registration Day!
It's National Voter Registration Day. Even if you voted in the last election, it's a good idea to verify that your registration is correct -- and make changes if it isn't. You can do that at your...
View ArticleThe value of vocabulary
When it comes to word choice, few people are as adept as Mike "Doc" Emrick. He's best known for calling hockey. But even if you don't follow the icy action, you can appreciate the craft with which...
View ArticleInvesting in anti-racism
Earlier this year, I upped my commitment to social justice, particularly anti-racism work. Last night, I finished Michelle C. Johnson's Dismantling Racism class. The class is a part history lesson,...
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Investing in anti-racism, part 2
Last weekend I wrapped up a terrific MOOC offered by the University of Alberta: Indigenous Canada. It's all about the history of the native people of that northern part of North America as told by...
View Article3 content marketing tasks for the final weeks of 2020
Things may be slow for you in the last few weeks of the year. And after the disruption of 2020, nobody would blame you if you just wanted to put your feet up and slide right out of 2020. But if you'd...
View ArticleOur 2021 Corporate Social Justice Report
Two years ago, I pledged to do more to support, promote, defend and advocate for Black, Indigenous and other people of color. After the horrible events of last summer, I upped my commitment to racial...
View ArticleSpecial Open Enrollment for the ACA
Did you know the healthcare exchange is open for enrollment? For the last four years, Creative Director Marc Borzelleca and I have created visual content to spread the word since the feds had slashed...
View ArticleResources for family caregivers
Many of us are caring for aging parents -- some who are independent, some residing in assisted living communities and others living at home with us. It's a role that's as rewarding as it is...
View ArticleInvesting in anti-racism
Earlier this year, I upped my commitment to social justice, particularly anti-racism work. Last night, I finished Michelle C. Johnson's Dismantling Racism class. The class is a part history lesson,...
View ArticleTips for Financial Literacy Month
Whether you're an agency owner, a department leader or an individual content creator, enhancing your business financial literacy improves performance, identifies opportunities and risks, and supports...
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CX Tip: Bring humanity to customer communication and content marketing
My colleague, Pete Andersen, has a real knack for finding joy in even the smallest occurrences. When he shared this one with me, I knew it would be a great post. Et voilà! Here’s Pete on the importance...
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