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Give and Take, the Physics of Office Communication

Posted by Tracey Brown on Wed, Dec 13, 2017 @ 1:30 PM

Give and Take. One of the most simplified principles of physics. Energy, inertia and other terms help explain the physics principle but what about in business? What are some Give and Take principles for business?

Sharing Feedback (give) and Effective Listening (take) are the two I’ll be focusing on. Both can be very difficult to do but they are extremely important and don’t need to be stress inducing. Sharing feedback can make people feel uncomfortable for both the giver and the receiver and listening effectively can be challenging when you have so many other things on your mind.

Continue reading for some tips on how to do both with ease.

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Topics: marketing communications, leadership, public speaking

Four Tips for Perfecting your Elevator Pitch

Posted by Sara Skipp on Wed, Jun 15, 2016 @ 10:47 AM

Thirty seconds. It’s enough time for you to stretch, send a quick text message or plan what you’re going to make for dinner. Half a minute can seem very trivial in the scheme of your day.  

But if you’ve ever tried to write an elevator pitch, you’ll know that thirty seconds can also be a secret weapon.    

With a well-practiced elevator pitch, you convey to potential employers who you are and what you’ll bring to the table on an interview.

Quickly catching an employer’s interest on the spot can be challenging if you're not prepared, so here are a few tips for selling your skill set in half a minute or less.

Continue reading for tips on how to craft the perfect elevator pitch for an interview.

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Topics: hiring a public relations person, PR Strategy, leading, decision-making, public speaking

Communicating while Commuting: How to Improve Your PR Skills on your Morning Commute

Posted by Erin Dunne on Wed, Jan 13, 2016 @ 8:03 AM

It's the reality of everyday life, we wake up, get dressed and brave the cold (rain, snow, etc) to get into our cars and begin our journey to work.

Whether you have a five minute commute or an hour battle against angry beeping horns and tired fellow drivers, you can be more productive.

There are opportunities to improve your public relations skills with every push of the pedal.

Continue reading to learn how your morning commute can improve your public relations skills.

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Topics: Public relations, PR Strategy, image building, lessons, public speaking

The Secret to Great Presentations

Posted by Courtney Kates on Wed, Dec 9, 2015 @ 10:46 AM

Everyone gives a presentation at some point in their career.

And whether you thrive on the opportunity to showcase your accomplishments or shudder at the thought of speaking in front of a crowd, there’s no denying that professional presentations and strong public speaking skills are important qualities to have.

Although it might seem intimidating, giving a presentation doesn’t have to be scary. Planning ahead, remaining authentic and owning your nerves are some of the best ways to impress clients, coworkers or management during your next presentation.

Continue reading to learn more about how to give the best presentations.

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Topics: Public relations, audience, branding, garden business, garden industry public relations, Garden Media, public speaking

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