Jaime Riley

PRWeek's great 2024 Business Report highlights the key challenge facing our industry. Communications is more important than ever. Comms and policy leaders are being asked to play far larger roles as business partners supporting ever more stakeholders. So why did the industry suffer so much in 2023 after many years of growth? As an sector, we are not adapting fast enough to the needs. Organizations are desperate for help but also under tremendous financial strain. They now need both senior level counsel and advisory support as well as deep domain expertise to actually produce. By and large, our industry is still split by this chasm - between strategic and tactical. Clients cannot afford to separate these, either in time or money. At Bully Pulpit International our goal is to bridge this divide, building a team that can both 'think and do' at the highest levels. It's not always easy. Last year was a challenge. But if you share this vision for the future, please check out some of our open roles: https://lnkd.in/dGQwJUSG

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Great stats in this study on how more communication teams report to the CEO, given their expanding scope and ability to demonstrate a direct impact on the bottom line as a strategic business partner. #communication #CEO #businessgrowth

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Embracing a Growth Mindset: My Journey to Unlocking Potential I remember a time when failure felt like a personal indictment. I'd measure myself against others, convinced that success was a fixed destination reserved for the inherently talented. It was a limiting belief that held me back for far too long. Then, something shifted. I began to realize that my abilities weren't cast in stone. With dedication and hard work, I could grow, learn, and achieve more than I ever imagined. This was the birth of my growth mindset. It's more than just a buzzword. A growth mindset is a philosophy of life. It's about seeing challenges as opportunities, setbacks as stepping stones, and learning as a lifelong adventure. It's about valuing effort over innate talent and believing in your capacity to improve. I've discovered different facets of a growth mindset: Learning-oriented: I'm constantly seeking new knowledge and skills, even when it's uncomfortable. Effort-oriented: I understand that consistent hard work is the key to unlocking potential. Challenge-oriented: I relish obstacles as opportunities to learn and grow. Challenger mindset: I thrive in competitive environments, always pushing myself to improve. Entrepreneurial mindset: I embrace innovation and risk-taking to create new opportunities. Embracing a growth mindset has transformed my life. It's given me the courage to step outside my comfort zone, the resilience to bounce back from failures, and the determination to pursue my dreams. Where are you on your growth mindset journey? I would like you to reflect on your beliefs about your abilities. Are you holding yourself back with a fixed mindset, or are you ready to unlock your full potential with a growth mindset? Let's inspire each other to learn, grow, and achieve greatness together! #GrowthMindset #PersonalGrowth #MindsetMatters #ContinuousImprovement #UnlockPotential #EmbraceChallenges #Resilience #LifelongLearning #ChallengerMindset #EntrepreneurialMindset https://lnkd.in/gZb9zuUV

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