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May 11, 2020

Impact of COVID-19 on the Internal Communications Profession: Borshoff’s Group of Global Pros Weighs In

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There was no shared coffee and donuts in our Mass Ave gathering space last week as Borshoff brought together – virtually – our networking group of internal communicators for a “Shoff Chat.” I knew our discussion wouldn’t be typical either – after all, COVID-19 has been shifting our profession before our eyes. I was grateful to bring in Rebecca Ellis, managing director of The Performance Lab, as our moderator.

April 15, 2020

Defining Your Leadership Through Communications

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In the first few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, the best leaders were those who communicated with employees with empathy, truth and frequency. Our advice to clients in the early days was the same as it would be in any crisis. Communicate with:

July 15, 2019

Making the Most Out of Your Internship Program

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There are many talented young professionals entering our industry, and we were lucky to have two of the best—Aspen Schopp and Brenna Finlay—join us this spring as interns. Throughout their internships, they explored working at a full-service PR and advertising agency and prepared for a professional communications career while contributing to real agency and client work. Before our time with Aspen came to a close, we asked her to share some key learnings about what a strong intern program looks like and how interns can best contribute at an agency.

May 29, 2019

Books We Love – Fusion: How Integrating Brand and Culture Powers the World’s Greatest Companies

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When you think of iconic brands, you may think of companies such as Starbucks, Amazon and Apple. These brands tend to do well financially, but they also score high as great places to work and as authentic corporate citizens. They’ve discovered the magic mix of brand and culture that drives success and positions them as top global companies.

May 10, 2019

How Bringing Positivity Into The Workplace Creates Better Work

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I’ve always thought of myself as a positive person, but in the daily grind, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s wrong, what needs to be fixed or what should improve. That’s exactly what Max Yoder tries to address in his new book, Do Better Work.

April 9, 2019

Books We Love: The Power Of A Positive Team

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I consider myself a pretty optimistic, positive person. I intuitively get the importance of positivity for my own personal sanity and happiness, and I know that a positive leader has more influence with her team.

March 11, 2019

How to Choose the Best Productivity App For Your Organization

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There are so many products out there enticing you with minimalistic interfaces, promises of increased productivity and better employee engagement, but what’s the best productivity app for your organization? Before you decide, ask a different question: what do my employees really need? Will another digital tool actually help solve my company’s productivity or engagement challenges?

February 13, 2019

Books We Love: Radical Candor

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Five years ago, I was invited to join Borshoff’s ownership group. While I had managed teams and been a “boss” before this point, becoming an owner caused a major shift in my responsibility. Each year I was less involved in “doing the work” and more involved in leading the teams that do the work. As I struggled to focus more on people, one of the best books I could have read was Radical Candor by Kim Scott. Scott taught me what good feedback looks like and how to deliver it effectively. But the real gift is that she taught me what being a boss is really all about.

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Impact of COVID-19 on the Internal Communications Profession: Borshoff’s Group of Global Pros Weighs In

Defining Your Leadership Through Communications

Making the Most Out of Your Internship Program

Books We Love – Fusion: How Integrating Brand and Culture Powers the World’s Greatest Companies

How Bringing Positivity Into The Workplace Creates Better Work

Books We Love: The Power Of A Positive Team

How to Choose the Best Productivity App For Your Organization

Books We Love: Radical Candor

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