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Job Seeker Beware: Recognizing the Signs of 'Ghost Jobs'
Job Searching Emily Hecker 3/5/24 Job Searching Emily Hecker 3/5/24

Job Seeker Beware: Recognizing the Signs of 'Ghost Jobs'

Red flags like ambiguous interviews and shifting roles indicate the job may vanish into thin air.

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The Right Road to IC Success Is Strategic
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 2/27/24 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 2/27/24

The Right Road to IC Success Is Strategic

A strategic role wins over advisory and supporting ones every time.

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Is IC a Bad Fit or Is It a Bad Environment?
Career Development Emily Hecker 2/20/24 Career Development Emily Hecker 2/20/24

Is IC a Bad Fit or Is It a Bad Environment?

In my experience, it’s often been the work environment.

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Cascading Caution: Rethinking Communication Strategies with Middle Managers
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 2/13/24 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 2/13/24

Cascading Caution: Rethinking Communication Strategies with Middle Managers

Cascading is like playing a game of telephone. Use with caution.

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Navigating the EX Recession: IC Tactics for a Thriving Workplace
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 2/6/24 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 2/6/24

Navigating the EX Recession: IC Tactics for a Thriving Workplace

Slashed budgets shouldn’t guarantee complacency.

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The Experience Paradox: Why Years Alone Don't Define IC Excellence
Job Searching Emily Hecker 1/30/24 Job Searching Emily Hecker 1/30/24

The Experience Paradox: Why Years Alone Don't Define IC Excellence

Being in a comms role for XX number of years doesn’t guarantee proficiency.

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Words Matter: Impactful Leadership Communication for a Productive Workplace
Communication Leaders Emily Hecker 1/23/24 Communication Leaders Emily Hecker 1/23/24

Words Matter: Impactful Leadership Communication for a Productive Workplace

Depending on its quality, communication can hurt or help workplaces.

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Breaking the Myth: Communication ≠ Administration
Job Searching Emily Hecker 1/16/24 Job Searching Emily Hecker 1/16/24

Breaking the Myth: Communication ≠ Administration

The pairing of communication with administration perpetuates a myth that communication teams are mere extensions of admin.

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Leading in Limbo: How to Drive Internal Communication in Goal-less Situations
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 1/9/24 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 1/9/24

Leading in Limbo: How to Drive Internal Communication in Goal-less Situations

Your organization or manager is slow to share their goals. Now what?

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Four Key Steps for Strategic Internal Communication in the New Year
Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 1/2/24 Communication Strategy Emily Hecker 1/2/24

Four Key Steps for Strategic Internal Communication in the New Year

New year, new chance to establish a strong IC foundation for the year ahead.

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Time is Money: Navigating the Daily Balancing Act in IC
Team of One Emily Hecker 12/26/23 Team of One Emily Hecker 12/26/23

Time is Money: Navigating the Daily Balancing Act in IC

Think about time as a bank account balance that gets renewed every day.

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Thriving Through Feedback on Written Work
Career Development Emily Hecker 12/19/23 Career Development Emily Hecker 12/19/23

Thriving Through Feedback on Written Work

Let’s cut to the punchline: You are not your work.

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Mastering Executive Ghostwriting: A Guide for IC Professionals
Relationship Building Emily Hecker 12/12/23 Relationship Building Emily Hecker 12/12/23

Mastering Executive Ghostwriting: A Guide for IC Professionals

It’s spooky how much easier ghostwriting is with these tips.

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Navigating the Wild West of Job Hunting: Why Industry Experience Isn’t Everything
Job Searching Emily Hecker 12/5/23 Job Searching Emily Hecker 12/5/23

Navigating the Wild West of Job Hunting: Why Industry Experience Isn’t Everything

Hey, hiring managers, it’s time to ditch industry preferences.

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Cracking the Code: The 'And' Dilemma in Internal Communication Job Titles
Job Searching Emily Hecker 11/28/23 Job Searching Emily Hecker 11/28/23

Cracking the Code: The 'And' Dilemma in Internal Communication Job Titles

Having an “and” in a job title can mean several things. And none of them are good.

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Unleashing Your Communication Potential: Saying “No” to Elevate Your Expertise
Career Development Emily Hecker 11/21/23 Career Development Emily Hecker 11/21/23

Unleashing Your Communication Potential: Saying “No” to Elevate Your Expertise

Build expertise to master when to say “yes” and “no” to comms requests.

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Are You Still on Fire or Burning Out? A Self-Assessment Guide
Career Development Emily Hecker 11/14/23 Career Development Emily Hecker 11/14/23

Are You Still on Fire or Burning Out? A Self-Assessment Guide

Find out if it’s time for a career move.

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Wallflowers No More: Elevating IC in the Spotlight
Relationship Building Emily Hecker 11/7/23 Relationship Building Emily Hecker 11/7/23

Wallflowers No More: Elevating IC in the Spotlight

Recognition and impact are yours for the taking.

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Climbing the IC Ladder When You're a Team of One
Team of One Emily Hecker 10/31/23 Team of One Emily Hecker 10/31/23

Climbing the IC Ladder When You're a Team of One

It can be a short climb or a longer one. Choose your adventure.

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Same Circus, Different Tent: Why Changing IC Jobs May Not Be the Difference You Think
Job Searching Emily Hecker 10/24/23 Job Searching Emily Hecker 10/24/23

Same Circus, Different Tent: Why Changing IC Jobs May Not Be the Difference You Think

Own your ringmaster status and take control of your destiny.

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