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The Value of Giving Back
Since Strategic America opened its doors almost 40 years ago, finding a way to help others has been at the core of our business. As we approach a season full of gratitude and appreciation, it’s also a time where we are reminded of the importance of giving back. SA and our employees have partnered with a number of organizations to [...]
Four Tips for Starting Your Career From a Recent Grad
The job hunt after graduation can be brutal for young professionals looking to get started in their career. There’s a lot of pressure to find a job in your field that pays well. On top of that pressure, there’s a rush to get there in under six months so you can be part of your college or university’s “successful graduate” [...]
Finding our agency’s collective strength—associates
Alternately titled: All the things you can do with spaghetti and a marshmallow By Dawn Buzynski and Jill LaBarre Can we ask you a question? What motivates you? More specifically, what is it about your professional occupation that drives you to give your best every day? If something did not immediately jump to mind or if you cannot really vocalize—even [...]
College Graduates: Advice When Sending Your Resume
Dear College Graduate…. Spring has sprung and with it a new crop of college graduates looking to land their dream job right out of the gate. We’ve all been there and we all know how hard it is to get the attention of a hiring manager. As I see my inbox fill with the resumes of so many hopefuls fresh [...]
How to Manage Company Moves/Expansions
The growth of any organization brings a level of excitement and, honestly, apprehension for all team members. Why? Because it means change – change to the physical space they sit in, who they sit next to, how far it is to the printer, what they do and even how they do it. Growth typically requires a review of the organization’s [...]
Getting Those Sheep Sheared by Putting Strengths First
Being a good team leader means you must know your team. You’re observant of everyone’s strengths and you let them know you notice their strengths. You understand how to make them happy and that’s what drives you to lead. I liken leading a happy team to leading a pack of dogs. Trust me, there are many similarities. Various mixes of [...]
My 2016 Fiscal Year End To-Do List
Take time to complete time sheets. Check. Attend SA’s fiscal year end party. Check. Let all know that SA clients and leadership appreciate their talented commitments. Check. Take a deep breath, appreciate and enjoy. Check … This past fiscal year has allowed us to experience our share of special moments, like – The privilege of working with and advancing [...]
The Importance of Professional Development
If you are looking for professional development opportunities, the options seem endless. Among PRSA, AMA, AAF, DMA and IABC, there are many organizations for communication and advertising professionals to join. But, how do you figure out what’s the best choice for you? How do you even decide what’s important to your professional development? How do you keep PD fresh and [...]
Antarctica – A Father-Daughter Adventure
The best decisions in my life are the ones I don’t think about. The ones where I get a crazy idea and just run with it. My latest idea – go to Antarctica. My dad and I began our adventure in Ushuaia, Argentina a small town at the most southern tip of South America. Ushuaia is also known as the [...]
Win Together – Covey’s Fourth Habit
In our efforts to Find a Better Way, Strategic Americans all attend Franklin Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People workshop. Over the next few months, you’ll hear about each of the seven habits from a different SA associate. Over the past several years we have taken our entire company through Franklin Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. [...]
