After a pandemic-required hiatus last year, the Plank Center’s “Milestones in Mentoring Gala” returns this November as both an in-person and virtual event you’ll not want to miss. Dubbed by many past attendees as the “PR party of the year,” the Milestones gala will honor five influential leaders who are known for their commitment…… Continue reading Premier Mentorship Event Salutes 5 PR Leaders
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David Dozier: ‘Ethical PR Starts by Changing Organizations From The Inside’
Dr. David M. Dozier, professor emeritus at San Diego State University, will receive the “Milestones in Mentoring” Educator Award this week from the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations. Dr. Dozier is one of our profession’s highest regarded scholars. He has authored or co-authored more than 100 books, book chapters, articles and academic papers,…… Continue reading David Dozier: ‘Ethical PR Starts by Changing Organizations From The Inside’
Matt Harrington’s Routine to Strengthen Leadership Skills: ‘Copious Amounts of News Consumption’
Long-time Edelman executive Matthew Harrington will receive the “Milestones in Mentoring” Agency Award next Thursday evening during the annual celebration of outstanding mentors in Chicago. Matt offers important leadership and mentorship advice in the following interview with the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations: What is your mentorship approach and what advice do you…… Continue reading Matt Harrington’s Routine to Strengthen Leadership Skills: ‘Copious Amounts of News Consumption’
Kelly McGinnis’ Advice to Mentees: Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, Become a Utility Player, Be Open Minded
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
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
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
How to Be The Best Possible Mentee
A lot has been written about what it takes to be a good mentor, so I was pleased to see the Plank Center focus on the mentee side of the relationship in interviews with six impressive communication leaders honored by their peers last week during the sixth annual “Milestones in Mentoring” gala in Chicago. Honorees answered a…… Continue reading How to Be The Best Possible Mentee