Posted by Wendy Kurtz, APR, CPRC on April 12, 2006 at 03:25 PM
For years, we have talked about power suits and power ties, but what about power networks?
A power network is a solid group of trusted resources upon whom you can rely to help you get things done quickly and easily, often by cutting through red tape and getting straight to decision makers. It’s a network you don’t tap into frivolously but when you do great things happen.
In the 1980s, Georgio Armani became known as the designer for power suits. He did this because he developed a very specific style. You can become known for your specific style too. Develop a solid network of friends, associates, industry peers and other business colleagues, and you can become known as the “go to” person for getting things done, whether in your company, your association or your community.
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Posted by Doreen Perez on April 12, 2006 at 11:49 AM
"The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Ghandi
Everyone reading this should be volunteering in some sort of capacity. I know. You’re busy at work and have no time. You also want a social life or family time. When in the world are you going to find time for volunteer work? Well, you better make time. We all work and live in a great community and it is our responsibility to give back. We get so much more back in return from volunteering. Let’s face it, aside from the altruistic reasons to volunteer, it can be fun and it makes you feel good to help others.
Hopefully if you’re reading this, you are already a member of FPRA and are making the most of your membership by volunteering. In addition to FPRA, our community is full of organizations that need help, that need you! All you have to do is decide what organization you want to help. You will discover benefits you didn’t even expect.
So, let’s break it down. What exactly are the benefits of volunteering?
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Posted by Kari Conley, APR on April 12, 2006 at 10:00 AM
Throughout the years, businesses often showcase their community involvement and how they “give back.” With all this corporate speak however; what is the true value of “giving back” to your community?
The term corporate or social responsibility has been around for years, but in most recent years, it has become the core of many companies’ strategic plan and values. Many executives are realizing the power of giving is more than a flash in the pan distribution of dollars. Social responsibility is both an ethical and business question that companies must address to be an integral, contributing and profitable member of society by researching what social issues are affecting the economic development in your community that, in turn, affects the quality of life.
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Posted by Susan Blexrud on April 12, 2006 at 07:54 AM
Since community relations are an aspect of the services we provide as public relations professionals, I’d prefer to call our philanthropic efforts community involvement. Financial contributions are certainly part of community involvement, and many boards require an annual monetary “give or get,” but I’d rather talk about the time and talent aspect of volunteerism.
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