by CPhillips | Oct 16, 2018 | Branding, Community Building, empowering women, personal growth, writing
Anne Meisner, President and CEO of Cancer Treatment Center of America-Atlanta, reminds us that even when things seem devastating, good things can come. Before you can appreciate her story, you need to know her background. “I’m a nurse, still am, not used to be,” she...
by CPhillips | Oct 11, 2018 | Branding, Civic Dinners, Community Building, empowering women, motivation, personal growth, writing
True leaders aren’t born. They are made by their circumstance. They are the ones who will step forward when others won’t. They are the ones who run toward problems and disasters. They are the ones who don’t shy away from difficult times. “Your circumstances make you a...
by CPhillips | Oct 4, 2018 | Branding, Communication Planning, Corporate Culture, Employee engagement, PowerPoint, presentations, public speaking, strategic communications, writing
You’ve been there. Sitting in a presentation that you wished had ended 30 minutes earlier. The speaker is reading their slides to you. They all look the same. You quit paying attention about five minutes in. Congrats, you’ve experienced “Death by...
by CPhillips | Oct 2, 2018 | Advertising, Branding, Communication Planning, layout and design, marketing, strategic communications, writing
As writers, we sometimes forget about the other side of the equation. Layout and design is another important consideration when we want to make sure our message is seen and understood. First, let’s look at the difference between art and design. Art is...
by CPhillips | Jun 12, 2018 | Blogging, Communications, first amendment, free speech, motivation, writing
I’m in DC this week with over 1,800 of our nations brightest high school students as part of the NRECA Youth Tour program. This week long leadership experience provides not only a look back at the foundation of our country, but hopefully inspires a promise...
by CPhillips | May 8, 2018 | Communication Planning, Communications, digital communications, Media, public relations, strategic communications, writing
The last few months, I’ve had the privilege to learn about civic health and social connectedness as part of our leadership group. Civic health encompasses social connectedness, community involvement, political action and the level of confidence people feel in...
