Katie Neal

2 weeks ago | prsa.org | Katie Neal

Think about the best leader you’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. What specific qualities did they have? What was it about their leadership that made it so great? How did their words or actions inspire you? What lessons can be learned? Did you learn from them? Chances are, the person you’re thinking of likely embodied some combination of the four qualities Gallup research found that people worldwide want most from their leaders — hope, trust, compassion and stability.

2 months ago | prsa.org | Katie Neal

My grandmother used to bake yeast rolls from scratch. Though they always tasted delicious, their consistency varied, and they took her forever to prepare. She decided to experiment one Christmas, secretly substituting her yeast rolls for Sister Schubert rolls. No one noticed — until she told us all after dinner. After that, she never made yeast rolls again.

Jan 3, 2025 | prsa.org | Katie Neal

Feeling stuck in your career? Join Katie Neal, CEO of Katie Neal Coaching, on the next Strategies & Tactics Live for actionable tips to move forward in 2025. Watch live on LinkedIn — Jan. 23, 1 p.m. ET. Sign up here. Nearly half of all communications professionals feel “used up” by the end of each day, according to a survey The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations released last year.

Aug 28, 2024 | mdpi.com | Aleisha Davis |Katie Neal |Ruth Brookman |Pia Watkins

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Jul 19, 2024 | prsay.prsa.org | Katie Neal

“Olympic athletes, they’re just like us!”Believe it or not, this thought actually crossed my mind as I watched 16-year-old gymnast Hezly Rivera’s powerful beam routine in the U.S. Olympic team trials, though not in the way you think. (I can’t even do a cartwheel, let alone a side aerial!). After all, stepping up to the podium isn’t the only thing PR professionals have in common with world-class athletes.