If you know me, you know how much I love learning. And one of the things I love learning about most is self-improvement. I read a ton about productivity, partially because I'm interested in so many things that I want to be as efficient as possible so I can do more of what interests me. So imagine my surprise when I found out that one of my writers … [Read more...]
How to Write a Professional Bio
People are checking you out online, and you need to know how to write a professional bio you want them to see. More than 70 percent of hiring managers use social media to screen candidates. About half report using Google searches to learn about potential employees and say they wouldn't hire someone if they couldn't find them online. And … [Read more...]
Throwing Time Around Like Confetti
You have 10 minutes before your next meeting. It’s too long to do any deep work, but also too much time to waste. So you run to the restroom and get a coffee refill. Five more minutes. Now what? You probably use the leftover time to scroll on social media, text friends, or play a game if you’re anything like me. But this time confetti — bits of … [Read more...]
Becoming a more decisive leader
You go to your editor because you're confused about how to best approach an upcoming story. Instead of providing guidance about the story's frame or talking you through possible sources, the editor says they aren't sure who you should interview and asks your opinion. They also say they're uncertain if the story is worth writing, ending the … [Read more...]
What a Tik Tok Star Reminds Me About Self Care
I'm obsessed with a Tik Tok star. It happened embarrassingly quickly. I found myself going to the app every day to see what "Gregism" posted. Greg Kata, an acting and voice teacher in NOLA, is incredibly funny, but he also has a key message I relate to on a deeper level. At the end of each daily video, Greg encourages his audience to "Find … [Read more...]
The Kids Are (Still) Not Alright: How COVID Impacts College Students
The kids are still not alright. I wrote "the kids are not alright" in April to explain how COVID-19 would impact college students. At the time, I wrote: COVID-19 is different than any other type of traumatic event we’ve experienced because of its longevity... We’re ready to adjust, be resilient and return to normal, but the pandemic is still … [Read more...]
4 Things I Loved About Virtual Fall National College Media Convention
News alert: Virtual conventions make you just as tired as in-person conventions. I never would have thought this was the case, but we just hosted Fall National College Media Convention and I am tired. Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association host the annual convention, which was virtual for the first time this … [Read more...]