Stories, ideas, and perspectives to spark your next creative move. Be Inspired features profiles, essays, and thought pieces that celebrate the work of media and creative professionals and remind you why you got into the industry in the first place.
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It used to be that blogs weren't taken seriously, until it was revealed that what was once viewed as pet projects at best were really obsessively curated, regularly updated hits of information vital to professionals.…
Corinne Grinapol
It’s no easy feat to create a daytime talk show that consistently attracts viewers. Yet John Redmann, executive producer of CBS’s "The Talk," has done just that for six seasons, with the help of creator, co-host…
Susan Hornik
Dealing with one job loss is bad enough, but media professionals have found themselves downsized once, twice, sometimes even three times. Repeated blows to the income, and in some cases the self-esteem, could be enough…
Dana Robinson
While some creatives say the early bird gets the proverbial worm, others argue it’s the night owl that crushes creatively. Here, through recent research and insight from creatives, we’re examining the best times for productivity,…
John Lombard
Corporate writing is writing for business purposes. It's not journalism, so if that's what you're looking for you might as well stop reading now. "You are writing to convey the values and goals of a…
Celeste Mitchell
The fashion public relations field has exploded and now it looks more glamorous than ever to be promoting big brands and attending runway shows. But it's not all glitz and sparkle. The truth is that…
Kristen Fischer
Are you committing a job search sin? We talked to human resources executives and recruiters and asked them to be brutally honest about the bad habits job searchers can pick up. Here’s what they want…
Brittany Taylor
April Fools’ Day means a time for jokes, hijinks and the always usually awesome annual Google pranks. And while everyone loves a good April Fools’ Day joke, when they backfire, they don’t just wither away, they…
John Lombard
Ever wondered exactly what professional mastery business school grads get along with their shiny MBA? We asked six alums what they learned at some of the top business schools in the western hemisphere—and how to leverage…
Brittany Taylor
How to Maximize Your Workday published on The Executive Education Navigator blog. How can we manage our tasks and responsibilities more quickly and effectively? Personal productivity expert Robert Pozen has made it his mission to…
Laura Montgomery