Regular Culpwrit readers over the years will recall I often discuss the topic of dressing for career success. So, I was thrilled to be contacted by an “ally” on this topic — Alicia Webb, who invited me to discuss the topic on her popular blog, The Bright Perspective. Thanks, Alicia, for your leadership on…… Continue reading Impression Management: The First 60 Seconds That Can Define You
Category: Future Leaders
Your Story and Voice Matters: A First-Gen’s Guide to Thriving in PR
By Geoff Curtis I remember my first internship my sophomore year in college. It was my first experience in a corporate office, and I had no roadmap for that world. I didn’t know how to navigate conversations, how to network or how to carry myself. I was lost and was too intimidated to ask…… Continue reading Your Story and Voice Matters: A First-Gen’s Guide to Thriving in PR
How to Lead as a Coach, Not a Critic
The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there. — John Buchan By John Millen Lots of leaders like to be critics. Some have learned to be critical from their parents. Some are deeply insecure. Criticizing makes them feel powerful. Some may simply…… Continue reading How to Lead as a Coach, Not a Critic
PR Student Takes Full Advantage of a ‘Career Transformational’ Moment
By Sophie Cadran “This is one of those moments that could be transformational in your career.” No pressure, right? I did my research. I made my list of people I wanted to meet. As the room began to fill with students and professionals, I spotted a woman standing alone at a table and thought, “Here we go.” As a…… Continue reading PR Student Takes Full Advantage of a ‘Career Transformational’ Moment
Mini Leadership Masterclass from Successful CEO
By Mike Santoro I recently had the privilege of attending an Economic Club of Chicago dinner that featured a conversation between Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks and United Airlines President Brett Hart. It was a masterclass in leadership and how to accelerate one’s career. Ricks was the featured speaker and shared candid insights from…… Continue reading Mini Leadership Masterclass from Successful CEO
Page Honorees Endorse Mentorship, DEI and Value of Resourcefulness
Students and young PR pros aspiring for successful careers will gain important insights and “North Star” guidance from this year’s recipients of the two top Page Society awards – Andy Polansky and Ken Makovsky. Susan Howe, CEO at The Weber Shandwick Collective, introduced the 2025 Page Hall of Fame Award, Andy Polansky. “As…… Continue reading Page Honorees Endorse Mentorship, DEI and Value of Resourcefulness
Successful Careers Are More About Impact Than Personal Achievement
Successful completion of a master’s degree program and its foundation for career success were powerfully woven into a recommendation-filled message by veteran communications leader Kathryn Beiser during her recent “mini-commencement address” to graduates of the PROCOM grad program at DePaul University. “Kathy’s remarks to Cohort 4 were an important and timely reminder that career…… Continue reading Successful Careers Are More About Impact Than Personal Achievement
PR Consulting in the AI Era? Think Small with ‘Earned Human Moments’
By Melissa Kinch I recently was introduced to a friend of a friend who does a lot of work in AI. We met up to compare notes and chat about how AI is changing public relations. During a robust conversation about the state of the industry, new friend asked me, “so what do you…… Continue reading PR Consulting in the AI Era? Think Small with ‘Earned Human Moments’
Senior Pros: Open the Tent
Recently, I met a Northwestern communications student who said she wants to pursue a career in fashion PR. Since I had just been invited to a networking event being hosted by one of the most prominent fashion PR pros in my “Rolodex,” I offered to see if it would be OK to invite her…… Continue reading Senior Pros: Open the Tent
Before Your Internship Ends Checklist
Now that we’ve reached the midpoint of many summer internships, it’s an important time to ensure you can check off as many accomplishments as possible from the experience. No, it’s never too late to set or reset goals for the internship. Often, intern supervisors are so busy with their own jobs that they forget…… Continue reading Before Your Internship Ends Checklist