Searching for revenue to save journalism
While the idea that long-form stories and arts could save local papers may give us a warm and fuzzy feeling, I think it may be too late. I had to …
Searching for revenue to save journalism Read MoreAuthor: maryshinn
Future of the GOP post election
Mitt Romney’s loss raises question about the future of the Republican party. What future does Mitt Romney have now that he has changed direction politically so many times? Will he …
Future of the GOP post election Read MoreThe Washington Post Company
The Washington Post Company is not just a newspaper. And it if goes bankrupt it will not be the first time. The Post was founded in 1877 by Stilson Hutchins …
The Washington Post Company Read MoreCover Letter Tips from Cronkite Day
On Cronkite Day, Julie Cart, a reporter for the L.A. Times, ran a writing workshop and talked about effective cover letters. Here are some of her tips, since I know …
Cover Letter Tips from Cronkite Day Read MoreForeign policy debate leaves unanswered questions
The Presidential foreign policy debate focused on issues that are key to American prosperity. But neither candidate explained very clearly how they are going to solve problems in new ways. …
Foreign policy debate leaves unanswered questions Read MoreLeadership versus showmanship
At the debate the candidates made many promises and threw around many big numbers. Obama promised $4 trillion in deficit reduction. The Washington Post found the reduction will come to …
Leadership versus showmanship Read MoreSomeday Syndrome
Discussing the danger of putting things of and telling yourself you will do them “someday” encouraged me to go out and look for ways to combat the someday syndrome. A …
Someday Syndrome Read MoreTeams hold inescapable value for modern media
A team with complementing strengths can build a businesses and a product that can take over a market. While the wrong team with a good product can fail spectacularly even …
Teams hold inescapable value for modern media Read MoreSamurai means “to serve”
By Mary Shinn, Lauren Saria, Branko Veselinovic, Borgia Miguel Samaba Bouesso Nathan Algren’s journey to servant leadership demonstrates the importance of listening, dedication, respect, passion and introspection. Through his time …
Samurai means “to serve” Read MoreNeed for real national leadership
The Democratic National Convention brought out prominent leaders this past week and they tried to make it exciting. But as the presidential race drags on I couldn’t help agree with …
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