by CPhillips | Aug 3, 2017 | Blogging, Branding, Corporate Culture, Employee engagement, leadership, motivation, personal growth, student success, writing
We must be careful letting our successes define our value as a person. If a project goes bad or you get passed over for a promotion, these things shouldn’t cause your value as a person to tank. They should be opportunities to grow and improve, or perhaps an indication...
by CPhillips | Aug 2, 2017 | Campus Life, College Life, College Resources, motivation, personal growth, School, Sorority, youth engagement
I was surprised to learn how many young women had never been to the doctor on their own. When you move off to college, you need to take ownership of your healthcare. Make sure you know any allergies you have to medication. It’s also a good idea to have some over the...
by CPhillips | Aug 1, 2017 | Blogging, Business, Communication Planning, Communications, Corporate Culture, Employee engagement, personal growth, strategic communications, writing
You’ve completed a project. You’ve tracked the results. In your mind, it’s a success. However, you haven’t really heard anything from your client or boss. So how do you know? You’ve got to ask for feedback. That’s not the same thing as asking for a pat on the back. It...
by CPhillips | Jul 26, 2017 | College Life, Communications, leadership, personal growth, satisfaction, School, writing
Everyone likes to think nothing bad is going to happen to them. And most of the time, you’re right. However, you can also do things that will guarantee you’re more likely get home safe each night. Protecting yourself needs to be your top priority. Over the years, I’ve...
by CPhillips | Jul 25, 2017 | Blogging, Business, Communications, Crisis Communications, Employee engagement, personal growth, public relations, public speaking, strategic communications, writing
Cell companies aren’t the only ones asking that question. Are people hearing what you say when it really matters? What about in difficult situations? Are you able to communicate even in an uncomfortable situation? Think about this scenario. In a meeting, you speak up...
