by catherine | Jan 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Sometimes, a reflective mood hits me and I want to go somewhere “where everyone knows my name.” As a baby boomer, it’s a malady known as lingering “Cheers Syndrome.” The only known cure is walking into a favorite place and immediately being greeted by name. (If the...
by catherine | Jan 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
When retired Chairman of Proctor & Gamble A.G. Lafley speaks, people listen. I was no exception. Under his leadership, P&G doubled its sales, quadrupled profits and increased market value by $100 billion. That’s why A.G. has been called one of the most...
by catherine | Dec 31, 2012 | Employee Relations
When Meredith Corp. Chairman and CEO Steve Lacy talks about corporate wellness, his words effortlessly underscore its importance: “As CEOs, it is our responsibility to lead employees to healthier lifestyles. It is a proper use of our time, energy and employee...
by catherine | Dec 18, 2012 | Crisis Communications
This past week has been emotionally draining and heart-breaking as the Newtown, Conn. media coverage continues and families mourn their losses. In Iowa, we’re cherishing the laughter of children, hugging our loved ones a little closer and understanding mortality is...