Is the nature of certain kinds of work dampening workplace inequalities during COVID? According to John Hackston, research shows that people who have more autonomy and flexibility in their jobs are generally faring better along many measures of well-being during the pandemic than those who have more rigid workplace cultures and rules. The catch is… View Article
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This article originally appeared in Forbes on November 3, 2020. By Sherrie Haynie | November 3, 2020 Fostering a “growth mindset” is fundamental to success, both for individuals and organizations. If you believe your abilities are innate and can’t be significantly improved, your mindset may be described as “fixed.” You tend to explain failure by… View Article
By Mary Shank Rockman | November 24, 2020 Grateful. Thankful. Appreciative. Three simple words that have special meaning and significance this year, like never before, as I start to wrap up 2020. The past eight months have forced businesses to tackle obstacles no leader could have ever predicted or foreseen a year ago. Despite these… View Article
By Mary Shank Rockman | September 1, 2020 Did you know the 19th Amendment to The U.S. Constitution that helped confront traditional gender conventions for the rights of all women to vote was certified into law 100 years ago on August 26, 1920? While the celebration of this centennial milestone is extraordinarily significant, it also… View Article
By Mary Shank Rockman | April 6, 2020 As I type this, I can hear my puppy Beaux barking in the backyard, my teenagers online, and my husband discussing the stock market. No, it’s not a weekend. It’s my new workday and the ‘new normal’ being shared by millions of people across the globe who… View Article
By PRBI | March 5, 2020 Businesses and nongovernmental organizations around the world are quickly working to develop communication management plans to respond to COVID-19, the disease caused by new strain of the coronavirus, which is spreading around the world. Here are 10 things to keep in mind when assembling your organization’s COVID-19 plans: Form… View Article
By Alexa Grunder | March 10, 2020 As part of our spotlight series on the team members of MSR, I had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Burke, Director of Science & Technology. Michael is a natural when it comes to translating the admittedly complex geek speak and tech talk into real life issues and relatable… View Article
By Alexa Grunder | February 12, 2020 As part of our spotlight series on the team members of MSR, I had the pleasure of speaking with Crisel Ortiz, Senior Director of MSR Communications. Crisel possesses a rare yin and yang of strategic- and creative-thinking that’s one ingredient in the secret-sauce that makes MSR so unique. She’s… View Article
By Alexa Grunder | January 28, 2020 As part of our spotlight series on the team members of MSR, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mary Shank Rockman, the CEO & Principal of MSR Communications. Mary is more than just the letters behind MSR Communications, she’s the brand’s heart, soul and passionate spirit. Mary’s strong relationships—with… View Article
By Chris Blake | December 23, 2019 I’ve been with MSR Communications almost as long as they’ve been around. Earlier this year, we celebrated the public relations marketing agency’s 20th anniversary, which makes me especially reflective as I consider my New Year’s resolutions for 2020. The past two decades have seen considerable changes in the… View Article