Commentary and thoughts ranging from marketing, branding, public relations to politics and current events. I’m not afraid to have a differing opinion and I will back it up.
Recent Posts
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Coming Soon: The Boardroom in the Cafeteria
The Boardroom in the Cafeteria: Friendship, Power, and the Cost of Transparency in a Small Town The “village” is supposed to raise the children. But what happens when the village is run by a shadow government of status hungry mom’s and parking-lot politicians? When Harper stepped into the role of PTSO President at Cypress Ridge…
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Parent Leadership for PTO & PTSO Boards: Governance, Transparency, and Financial Responsibility
A collection of lessons, observations, and practical ideas for building parent leadership cultures on a PTO or PTSO board that are collaborative, transparent, and mission-first — the kind of environments where volunteers feel welcomed, disagreements stay respectful, and the focus always returns to students. Because when adults lead well, everyone benefits. There’s a moment that…
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Democrat Shutdown or Republican Shakedown: How Messaging Shapes Perception
Every time Washington grinds to a halt, the real battle isn’t just over spending levels or policy priorities—it’s over the story. In a government shutdown, perception is reality, and whichever party controls the narrative controls the blame. That’s why each side races to define the crisis first: Republicans label it a “Democrat Shutdown,” while Democrats,…
Public Relations and Media Relations
- Democrat Shutdown or Republican Shakedown: How Messaging Shapes Perception
- Why PR Isn’t About Forbes: How to Get Real Results from Media Relations
- The Role of Paid Media in a PR Campaign: Building Momentum for Earned Success
- Why “Top-Tier” Media Is Holding You Back
- The PR Spin Behind Tariffs: How Messaging Frames Economic Hardship as a Future Win
- How To Get Media Coverage: Secrets Revealed
Brand Strategy
Crisis Management
Marketing
- The Role of Paid Media in a PR Campaign: Building Momentum for Earned Success
- The Power of Collaboration: A Leadership Lesson from Jack Blades
- The PR Spin Behind Tariffs: How Messaging Frames Economic Hardship as a Future Win
- Brand Persona: The Secret Weapon of Every Successful Brand
- The Power of Messaging: How Politicians Craft Narratives to Shape Public Opinion
