Two Tips from a Tenured Telecommuter

Two Tips from a Tenured Telecommuter

TELECOMMUTING & YOU Two Tips from a Tenured Telecommuter JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 26 March 2020 After taking an Enneagram Personality test, I’ve uncovered something I’ve known for years: I’m a Peacemaker. “No [personality] type is more...
Golden Rule Partners

Golden Rule Partners

GOLDEN RULE & MORALITY Golden Rule Partners JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 19 March 2020 The Golden Rule: Do unto others and you as you would have them do unto you. But what if they don’t like it the way you do? Since we’re brand managers, we...
Be Decent … It’s Contagious

Be Decent … It’s Contagious

DECENCY & UNDERSTANDING Be Decent … It’s Contagious JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 12 March 2020 Hate begets hate; violence begets violence; toughness begets a greater toughness. We must meet the forces of hate with the power of love …...
Professional Vulnerability

Professional Vulnerability

SPAM & PROFESSIONALISM Professional Vulnerability JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 5 March 2020 Dear JoAnna,   Did you read my last email? How about the first six that you ignored? I am sooo excited to begin our relationship together. I know...
A Bad Story

A Bad Story

TRUTH & VULNERABILITY A Bad Story JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 27 February 2020 A common phrase in PR is, “No press is bad press.” If you don’t agree, you haven’t flexed your problem-solving muscles well enough. I’d like to extend this...