Control vs. Compassion

Control vs. Compassion

POWER, CONTROL, EMPATHY, & COMPASSION Control vs. Compassion JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 4 June 2020 I feel drained. I feel deflated. I feel like I’m not in control of my world. I know I’m not in control of anything except myself. I want to...
Don’t Take the Bait

Don’t Take the Bait

MARKETING & MINDFULNESS Don’t Take the Bait JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 28 May 2020  I should be sleeping. Instead, I’m scrolling through my Instagram feed. My favorite part of Instagram is following mental-health accounts,...
It’s Just A Story

It’s Just A Story

A STORY & A BIAS It’s Just A Story JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 21 May 2020 It was a warm and sunny day in May, the temperature was 72 degrees. It’s not a common occurrence in the northeastern United States. In my 40 years of existing...
You Get What You Give

You Get What You Give

SUN & SELF You Get What You Give JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 14 May 2020 We have several client companies that develop software for the insurance industry. From time to time, they mention dissatisfied customers. In most instances, those...
The First Day

The First Day

NORMALCY & NEW BEGINNINGS The First Day JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 7 May 2020 At the beginning, I liked to think it would end at some point. Knowing there is a light at the end of the tunnel makes the process easier. But the longer it goes...