Author: Emma Dimock

Compassion And Empathy: How Covid-19 Changed Communication Forever

As business leaders, we need to recognize that life is hard. The pandemic has taught us that we need to show more compassion and empathy.

Mean It When You Ask Someone ‘How Are You?’

When I see people in passing now, their first instinct is to ask, “How are you?” But most people don’t actually mean it. Checking the box is more disrespectful than not asking at all, at least in my view. The “how are you?” doesn’t have to be a throwaway line. On the contrary, it can be used effectively to convey care and compassion.

From Your IPhone (Or Tesla) To Work, Keep Your Batteries Charged

Just like your electronics, your "internal" batteries need to be charged. So how do you keep your batteries charged?

Don’t Forget The No. 1 Rule In Business: Look People In The Eye And Say Their Name

The lessons from my father resonated because they were simple and straightforward: Look people in the eye and say their name. In truth, it’s the No. 1 rule in business.

Best of The PR Maven®: The Top 21 of 2021

Nancy Marshall shares 21 key takeaways for public relations professionals in 2021, highlighting wisdom from PR Maven® Podcast guests and offering insights of her own.

Peloton Rides And Lego Outfits: The Importance Of 21st-Century Content Marketing

In today’s world, it’s virtually impossible to succeed as a business — large or small — without engaging in some form of content marketing.

‘If You Mess Up, Dress Up and Fess Up’: A Wisdom Drop From the PR Maven®

In crisis communications, you need to act quickly. If you “mess up,” you need to “fess up” and share accurate facts.

Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

Baking is such a big part of the holiday season for me and while I have my old standbys, I like to try new recipes. I had a rosemary shortbread cookie for the first time a few years ago at Snell Family Farm in Buxton. I found a simple recipe that is fun to make, and the little green flecks of rosemary make them a festive Christmas cookie. ~ Charlene

Gram Brooks’ Molasses Cookies

My grandmother was not a great cook, but she could bake! I dream about her molasses cookies, particularly around the holidays. They’re amazing frozen! ~ Juli

Oma’s Holiday Seafood Casserole

My mother is known to many as Oma, and she always went above and beyond in decorating, entertaining and baking for the holidays. This was one of her special dinner entrees for company over at our festive home when I was growing up. ~ Nancy