The Bottom Line: AI Can't Read the Room
I've been fortunate to spend quite a bit of time with colleagues from across the country recently, and one of the hottest topics has been...
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- Nov 8, 2022
3 PR Lessons from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
I had the experience of a lifetime last weekend when I attended the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Los...
- May 6, 2022
Celebrating my Why
You've likely heard a lot of discussions lately about discovering your Why. At its most basic, the idea is that discovering your purpose...
- Jun 24, 2021
4 Tips for all Businesses: What Hospitality has Learned From COVID-19
I had the honor this week of facilitating a panel discussion on COVID-19's impact on the #hospitality industry in #Charlotte, N.C. Our...
- Apr 29, 2021
One Word to Add to Your Crisis Plan: Empathy
Today I've had the pleasure of participating in Leadership North Carolina's Annual Forum, themed A Bridge to Action. We've spent the...
- Oct 5, 2020
6 Tips for Communicating Change & How to Prepare for the Next One - Today
If there's one thing we've learned in 2020, it's that change is here to stay. Our world has transformed, and our workplaces have had to...
- Jun 24, 2020
Words are not enough.
I have struggled to find the right words over the past several weeks. Nothing I say can make this better. Nothing I say can right the...
- Mar 5, 2020
Six Steps to Communicate with Employees about Coronavirus
No matter the size of your organization, if you haven't officially communicated to your employees about #coronavirus, start today. Keep...
- Nov 21, 2019
Top Three Communications Essentials from Mr. Rogers
I was - and am - a big fan of #MrRogers. A big fan. I had four Mr. Rogers albums, which was a big deal in the 70's. I just loved him, and...
- Aug 15, 2019
Project FIRST: An AmeriCorps Case Study
2019 is the 25th Anniversary of the #AmeriCorps program, our nation’s signature civilian service program, and support for...
- May 1, 2019
Changing the Narrative from Media Relations to Strategic Communications
You may have seen recent social media posts by journalists, bemoaning the increasing number of “PR people” who contact them daily. What’s...
- Apr 8, 2019
Going Green: 6 Creative Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Employees
As I was going through some old files lately, I came across an environmental program I created for a former employer several years ago,...
- Mar 4, 2019
Turn and Face the Strange
Maybe it’s because I’m stuck in the eighties (musically, anyway), but I often think of David Bowie. He was such a musical force in my...
- May 16, 2018
What a Difference a Year Makes
Wow. One year ago today I officially launched Fionix Consulting LLC! And what a year it has been, filled with great clients and gracious...
- May 16, 2017
A Fionix Rising
Three months ago when I embarked on this next chapter in my life, I really didn’t know what I wanted to do. All I had known for most of...
- Apr 28, 2017
My Magic Carpet Ride
I'm a klutz. I trip and fall quite a bit - always have. It's part of my charm. Seriously, I do, and while sometimes I can do it quite...
- Apr 12, 2017
We Aren’t in Kansas Anymore
Chris Evans/Ruby Red Slippers/CC-BY ND Oh, #United… We’ll be watching and reading about this case study for weeks, if not years, to...
- Jun 6, 2016
5 Treasures for Your Toolkit
As communications professionals, our toolkits are critical to our success. We have our crisis plans (and bags) in our trunks, our lists...
- May 23, 2016
Four Lessons from “Game of Thrones” for the Office
I love “Game of Thrones” (GoT). I mean, I really love it. I watch the TV show, I’m reading the books, I read all the articles, and now...
- May 17, 2016
It’s OK to Hate Golf
It sounds so basic, but it's one of the best pieces of advice I've ever received. At a conference I attended years ago, I went to a...
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