Monthly Archives: January 2012

What we need is more giving and less getting

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jay Morris

Watching President Obama deliver his State of the Union speech Tuesday night, I thought of another young, charismatic president, John F. Kennedy, and his inaugural address 51 years ago. There are many notable quotes from Kennedy’s speech, but the one … Continue reading →

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Seriously, it’s okay to promote yourself

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jay Morris

For most of my career, I’ve been a “PR guy.” It’s been my job to make my bosses look good. In Washington, there are a lot of folks like me working diligently behind the scenes to make some pretty important … Continue reading →

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The ups and downs of a solo career

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Jay Morris

Flying solo can have its moments of doubt and despair, as in, “What the heck was I thinking when I decided to start my own firm? Who’s going to pay the mortgage?” But, luckily, there can also be moments of … Continue reading →

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WWSJD (What Would Steve Jobs Do)?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jay Morris

I’ve been reading Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs, which describes the late Apple CEO’s obsession with branding, product design and customer experience. One aspect of his personality that I can relate to was his penchant for details and perfection. … Continue reading →

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