The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was a shock to many business leaders, but it’s just one example of the unexpected events that can threaten a company’s very existence. From the Great Recession to COVID-19, external factors can have a significant impact on business operations, so it’s crucial to be prepared for “black swan” …
How to Prepare for Unpredictable Crises: The 3 Ps of Crisis Prep Read More »
Anyone who knows me knows that something I’m extremely passionate about is celebrations. Whether it be a client win, a birthday, or Groundhog Day, I am all in for it. (Ask my coworkers – I truly am a huge enthusiast in the Punxsutawney Phil holiday.) However, I’m different when it comes to my own celebrations. …
From soaring inflation to COVID-19 to midterm elections, 2022 was filled with plenty of ups and downs, to say the least. But amid all this uncertainty, one thing has remained the same… the inevitable, ever-present, and mind-boggling antics of the infamous being known far and wide as Florida Man (and Woman). So, for the ninth …
From managing canine “coworkers” to selecting the right virtual Zoom background, many Floridians have been navigating new waters in order to do our jobs amid COVID-19. To gauge these changes, we’ve been surveying large, random samples of Florida voters weekly since the pandemic exploded in mid-March. Our goal was, and still is, to glean what …
Admittedly, I didn’t know what Juneteenth was until I became an adult. It wasn’t part of the curriculum at any of the schools I attended and, unfortunately, my parents were never taught about it, either. As this year’s Juneteenth approached, I asked a few of my fellow Black professional friends if they had plans for …
10 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth Now and in the Future Read More »
So apparently blondes no longer have fun. At least not according to the Associate Press Stylebook, a sort of bible for newspapers and other word nerds (of which I am proudly one). AP just came out with its latest revisions to the Stylebook, and without so much as an apology to Rod Stewart’s 1978 album …
From here to the moon, language is changing with the times … Well, maybe not to the moon Read More »
As one of 85 Tallahassee community leaders who learned about Greenville, South Carolina’s inspirational turnaround story on a Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce-led discovery trip, I came home inspired, encouraged, and motivated. This trip was surely worth the investment of time and resources given the relevant takeaways for our community, including: 1. Define and embrace …
Takeaways from Greenville: Lessons & Inspiration for Tallahassee Read More »
Ron Sachs, Founder and CEO of Sachs Media Group, spent much of his early career in the news media – both print and broadcast. But his journalistic roots are lifelong – including his time at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. UF recently celebrated the 50-year anniversary of the College with this video profile …