Considered by her peers and professors to be “a shining star” in the communications department at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), Allie Arp this week received the Ron Culp Scholarship for Mentoring at the national conference of PRSSA in San Francisco. Allie recently completed her term as President of UNI’s PRSSA, and she led the chapter through…… Continue reading Allison Arp Wins ‘Culpwrit’ Mentorship Award
Category: Mentorship
Professional Groups Need to Engage Future Talent
Kudos to the Publicity Club of Chicago (PCC) and other organizations that find ways to include PR students at their meetings. Students from DePaul University were invited to attend this week’s PCC luncheon featuring a panel that discussed the topic: “Help! How PR Can Save a Brand’s Reputation During A Crisis.” DePaul instructor Jill Stewart, former PCC…… Continue reading Professional Groups Need to Engage Future Talent
Mentor Offers Early Stage Career Advice
Ron asked me to give some advice to young people entering the PR profession. I’ve actually thought a lot about this recently, having been asked for something similar from my alma mater, Ohio University. I love to mentor young people and help them…in college, getting out of college and early in their careers. Why? Because…… Continue reading Mentor Offers Early Stage Career Advice
6 Great Mentors Who Would Make Betsy Proud
When the late Betsy Plank first discussed the idea for the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, she envisioned creating an organization that would bridge the communications gap between academicians and professionals in order to better train and develop future leaders of the profession. In order to recognize and encourage mentoring, she also wanted to…… Continue reading 6 Great Mentors Who Would Make Betsy Proud
Adopt-a-Mentor Approach Better Than Direct Ask
Aspiring young professionals sometimes become overly aggressive in seeking mentors. Last week, I received an email from someone I had never met asking if I would serve as her mentor. Despite being a mentor to many, I don’t recall anyone ever asking in such a direct, impersonal manner. The best mentoring relationships just happen. They’re not over orchestrated.…… Continue reading Adopt-a-Mentor Approach Better Than Direct Ask
Women Leaders Offer Their Formula for Success
Four prominent women discussed success and power during today’s Executives’ Club of Chicago breakfast that was attended by more than a thousand women and a handful of lucky men, including me. Moderated by psychologist and consultant Gail Golden, the panel consisted of Tonise Paul, president and CEO of ad agency Energy BBDO; Anne Pramaggiore, president and…… Continue reading Women Leaders Offer Their Formula for Success
Six Great Mentors Share Common Qualities: Passion for Their Jobs and Commitment to Help Others
A “Who’s Who” in public relations showed up in Chicago Thursday night to salute six role-model mentors at the Plank Center’s second annual “Milestones in Mentoring” gala. The outstanding mentors receiving recognition at the second annual awards dinner in Chicago Thursday night were: Legacy: Ann Barkelew, senior counselor and founding general manager of Fleishman Hillard Minneapolis/St.…… Continue reading Six Great Mentors Share Common Qualities: Passion for Their Jobs and Commitment to Help Others
Ann Barkelew: A Mentor With Wide Wing Span
I had the special privilege to introduce a long-time friend and PR legend, Ann Barkelew, at this week’s Plank Center “Milestones in Mentorship Awards” in Chicago. Following are excerpts from my remarks about this amazing woman: “Mutual friend and former Target CMO Bob Thacker sums it up best when he says: ‘Ann is what every brand…… Continue reading Ann Barkelew: A Mentor With Wide Wing Span
Joe Clarkson Wins Culpwrit Scholarship
Joe ClarksonIf you want to be inspired about the future of the public relations profession, spend some time with active members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). At the annual PRSSA awards dinner last night in Orlando, I met dozens of young people who are destined to become leaders of our profession. And…… Continue reading Joe Clarkson Wins Culpwrit Scholarship
Tom Martin and Margery Kraus: Our Profession’s Shining Lights of Service and Leadership
Congratulations to Thomas R. Martin and Margery Kraus, recipients last night of the prestigious Arthur W. Page Society awards for Distinguished Service and Hall of Fame. The Page Society is comprised of corporate chief communications officers, major agency CEOs and leading PR academics. Tom Martin, Executive-in-Residence at the College of Charleston, received the Distinguished Service Award at the Page Society’s…… Continue reading Tom Martin and Margery Kraus: Our Profession’s Shining Lights of Service and Leadership