Kelly McGinnis attributes hard work and confidence for the career success she has achieved over the past two decades. Along the way, she also puts high priorities on family, friends and her profession. Before becoming Chief Communications Officer for Levi Strauss & Co., Kelly was vice president of global communications at Dell. Prior to Dell,…… Continue reading Kelly McGinnis’ Advice to Mentees: Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, Become a Utility Player, Be Open Minded
Category: Mentorship
Kim Hunter’s ‘Wake-Up Call’ to PR: Become Inclusive
Few communication leaders have done as much as Kim Hunter to advance the number of minorities in public relations, advertising and marketing. In addition to his long career that includes key corporate and agency roles, Kim founded three organizations focused on communications, recruiting and scholarship philanthropy. Each role is significant, but Kim’s LAGRANT Foundation likely…… Continue reading Kim Hunter’s ‘Wake-Up Call’ to PR: Become Inclusive
Emerging Leader Encourages Mentorship Diversity
Led by visionary founder Marc Benioff, Salesforce has become one of the word’s most admired companies–setting a high bar of corporate leadership and a force for good. The assignment to develop and execute the impressive Salesforce story is led by Senior Director of Corporate Communications Cheryl Sanclemente and her team. The following Q&A with Cheryl…… Continue reading Emerging Leader Encourages Mentorship Diversity
Rich Jernstedt Urges Young Pros to Find Mentors Who Help Them Evolve and Develop
When Rich Jernstedt was honored by Chicago PRSA in 2015, he gave everyone “I Love Chicago PR” buttons before sharing his 10 rules describing the style of Chicago PR people. The 10th rule on Rich’s list is “Give Back.” As a mentor, Rich has been giving back to the profession his entire career so it…… Continue reading Rich Jernstedt Urges Young Pros to Find Mentors Who Help Them Evolve and Develop
In College and Need Cash? Apply for Scholarships
As students begin to return to colleges throughout the U.S. and abroad, paying for tuition and room and board are top of mind. So should finding ways to help pay those costs. Most students rely on loans to pay for their education, but only a small percent of them ever apply for “free money”–scholarships. Some…… Continue reading In College and Need Cash? Apply for Scholarships
PR Experts Inspire Future Leaders: The #PlankMentor Experience
By Victoria Fombelle Last Thursday, in the heart of downtown Chicago at DePaul’s College of Communication, public relations students from nine universities and professionals came together to learn and network at The Plank Center’s Milestones in Mentoring Student Session. This event was an extension of Plank Center’s Milestones in Mentoring Gala, which has been uniting…… Continue reading PR Experts Inspire Future Leaders: The #PlankMentor Experience
A Tutorial in Mentorship from an Emerging Leader
Meet Eric Winkfield, public affairs manager at Pepco, an Exelon-owned utility company that provides service to customers in Washington, D.C. and to surrounding communities in Maryland. Eric will receive this year’s Emerging Leader at the ninth annual Milestones in Mentoring gala on Oct. 26. Eric received his undergraduate degree in PR from Florida A&M University…… Continue reading A Tutorial in Mentorship from an Emerging Leader
Marketing Legend Tom Burrell Will Receive First Betsy Plank Lifetime Mentoring Award
Tom Burrell, founder of Burrell Communications, is the first recipient of the Betsy Plank Lifetime Mentoring Award. One of the missions of the Plank Center is to recognize and promote the critical role mentors play helping to develop leaders and advance the profession. A legend in marketing communications, Tom Burrell will receive his award at…… Continue reading Marketing Legend Tom Burrell Will Receive First Betsy Plank Lifetime Mentoring Award
Thank Your Mentors Now and Along The Way
By Libby Roerig Loved ones celebrated the end of one journey and the beginning of another as more than 1,800 Sycamores crossed the commencement stage Saturday — and became graduates of Indiana State University. It was the first of such events for President Deborah Curtis, who became the 12th president of Indiana State on Jan.…… Continue reading Thank Your Mentors Now and Along The Way
Peer Mentoring in College, What’s In It For Me?
By Colin Wylie Professionals frequently hear the call to action to become mentors to the rising generation. Numerous studies have indicated the correlation between mentorship and engagement in the workplace. Recently, a study of millennials by Deloitte indicated, “Mentoring is having a positive impact and six in ten (61 percent) Millennials are currently benefiting from…… Continue reading Peer Mentoring in College, What’s In It For Me?