They say a man never forgets his first time, and that’s certainly true for me. The place was Toronto, the year 1980-something. more…
Ten or so years ago, I discovered gyrotonics, an exercise system that was most commonly used and taught back then by professional dancers. more…
A veteran journalist I greatly admire for her professionalism and integrity recently emailed to ask me what career advice I would give to a reporter who had plagiarized some small passages. more…
Having covered the banking industry as a journalist for more than a decade, I can say with considerable authority that when it comes to the fundamentals of public relations, most U.S. more…
There is some truth to short seller David Einhorn’s comments that the political, financial, and media Establishments conspire to quash truth-telling, at least when it comes to Mergers & Acquisitions reporting. more…
Reporters in the U.S. benefit from unparalleled power and constitutional protection, particularly in comparison to journalists working in other countries. more…
What exactly is a “people person”? Boasted by many candidates vying to get into the public relations industry as their number one qualification, the phrase is really empty in meaning. more…
Among the many reasons I think so highly of my colleagues here at S&A is that they have all advanced themselves professionally by the sheer strength of their talent, enthusiasm, and strong work ethic, not by their ability to play the “corporate politics” game. more…
JP Morgan chief Jamie Dimon has been very vocal about the danger of unfounded market rumors and speculation, particularly in these turbulent times. more…
I confess to taking a real pleasure in the pounding Charles Gibson and George Stephanopoulos are getting for their role as moderators in last week’s debate between Senators Obama and Clinton. more…