The life of public relations legend Jack Koten was celebrated by family and friends last Saturday at a memorial service on the campus of his beloved alma mater, North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. Jack, who passed away in early January, was a friend and mentor to many, including me. Jack was a visionary leader in the…… Continue reading Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Jack Koten
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Creating Your Own Legacy
When asked by PRSSA National President Brian Price to reflect on the “Legacies from Legends in Public Relations” book, two significant life revelations came to mind as I re-read the 34 essays — mortality and legacy. Mortality: Although neither Millennials nor Boomers want to think much about their mortality, I was forced to do so…… Continue reading Creating Your Own Legacy
Remembering Larry Foster, A PR Legend
Student teams in my DePaul Leadership course last spring selected legends in public relations they wanted to know more about. I am now particularly pleased one team selected Larry Foster, although at the time I don’t think they had any idea how lucky they were to talk with a true giant in our profession before…… Continue reading Remembering Larry Foster, A PR Legend
In His Own Words: Larry Foster’s Career Advice
Larry Foster, former Corporate Vice President of Public Relations at Johnson & Johnson, generously shared his career thoughts with aspiring public relations professionals in my Public Relations Leadership course last April. The following advice seems appropriate to share on a day that we remember this legend of our profession: In launching a public relations career I think it is…… Continue reading In His Own Words: Larry Foster’s Career Advice