The definition of an “alpha” person, according to good ol’ Wikipedia–and we know how dependable Wikipedia is–is a person that commands respect, are courageous, powerful, and goal-driven with a take-charge attitude. So what’s wrong with being an “alpha female”?
So often, when we set out on our careers, we are so “me-me-me”-centric that we forget about the others that must be involved in making “me-me-me” a success. We must engage others, create connections and in essence build a community to help us among our way and also serve as a way for us to [...]
During such tough economic times, it is hard to justify the cost of a membership to an organization. However, in some cases the benefits of being a member outweighs the cost. Is belonging to a professional organization the right choice for you? Many professionals join membership organizations for a multitude of reasons–looking for employment, networking [...]
As I ready myself for today’s office party, I am going my mental checklist of what to do, what not to do, what not to say, and what to expect. I work in an office building where we have a joint office party–it is the perfect opportunity to network, mix and mingle, and enjoy the [...]
When I was five years old I was quite the character. I wrote stories about traveling to far off places and having amazing adventures. I was curious and wanted to know what was INSIDE the Atari and what made it work much to the chagrin of my mother. I enjoyed going to the Bingo Hall [...]
What advice would you give to a new public relations professional? What do you wish you knew when you first started out?
PR Diva Blog interviews Jordanna Stephen, Touch of Pink PR founder, who has combined her three loves – fashion, shoes, and PR – and made it her business. As President of a New York based boutique fashion and footwear PR firm, Jordanna is quickly expanding her brand in the industry. Not only is she a [...]
