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Apr 27, 2020
3 min

Taking Care of Yourself During This Pandemic

A friend shared an "Isolation Well-Being" checklist she'd gotten from her therapist, and I decided to make one for myself.

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How One Employee Eliminated Bottled Water in the Workplace

Marie G-G

Apr 23, 2020
4 min

How One Employee Eliminated Bottled Water in the Workplace

One person has the power to improve the planet. Deborah asked one question in her workplace about why they were using so much bottled water.

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Grief and Mourning in the Time of COVID-19

Marie G-G

Apr 14, 2020
11 min

Grief and Mourning in the Time of COVID-19

For anyone who loses someone in this COVID season, here are tips for grieving at home and online until we can mourn together in person.

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Five Ways to Communicate Compassionately During a Pandemic

Marie G-G

Mar 14, 2020
7 min

Five Ways to Communicate Compassionately During a Pandemic

Be a leader who communicates authentically and compassionately during any type of crisis by following these guidelines.

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Ten Professional Writing Mistakes to avoid

Marie G-G

Nov 18, 2019
5 min

Ten Professional Writing Mistakes to avoid

Here are ten of the most common writing mistakes, designed to be understood by non-English majors!

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That Google Earth image could get you into hot water!

Marie G-G

Nov 14, 2019
2 min

That Google Earth image could get you into hot water!

Did you know that reproducing a Google Earth image without a license could get your firm into big legal trouble? Learn how to stay safe.

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How to avoid ticking off your clients: don't use their logos without permission

Marie G-G

Nov 8, 2019
2 min

How to avoid ticking off your clients: don't use their logos without permission

Unauthorized use of a client logo could get you in trouble with your client or even disqualify your proposal.

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Avoid fines and embarrassment by respecting intellectual property

Marie G-G

Nov 5, 2019
3 min

Avoid fines and embarrassment by respecting intellectual property

When you use borrowed text in a document, you are claiming it as your own. Not only is this unethical, but it’s also illegal.

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Don’t use that photo without permission!

Marie G-G

Nov 3, 2019
3 min

Don’t use that photo without permission!

Avoid damaging your reputation and exposing yourself or your company to liability by understanding when it’s safe to use photos.

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Permission to Be Strategically Polarizing

Marie G-G

Oct 30, 2019
2 min

Permission to Be Strategically Polarizing

I did not set out to polarize, but now I've been given permission to use that tactic strategically.

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Marie G-G

Oct 24, 2019
9 min

Hearing Voices from the Margins

On the evening of September 14, we made meaningful cross-cultural connections at “Voices from the Margins.”

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Marie G-G

Sep 17, 2019
5 min

Ten Ways to Be an Unleavable Leader

No matter your leadership level, you have the power to create engagement and loyalty with your employees if you follow these ten steps.

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Women’s Equality Day and Why We Need to Do Better

Marie G-G

Aug 27, 2019
4 min

Women’s Equality Day and Why We Need to Do Better

As a communicator, I am acutely aware of making sure that ALL stories are told. Let's talk about Women's Equality Day.

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Marie G-G

Aug 23, 2019
5 min

Are You Thriving at Work?

If you're not working in a place that encourages growth and advancement, it will be impossible to thrive there.

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Why Your Company Should Be on Social Media (and Where)

Marie G-G

Aug 14, 2019
6 min

Why Your Company Should Be on Social Media (and Where)

Social marketing gives you a chance to bring your brand to life, connect with clients and leads, and share your successes.

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Marie G-G

Jun 8, 2019
3 min

Five Things Not to Do on Social Media

Are you representing yourself well on social media? Do your posts reflect your values and beliefs?

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Marie G-G

Jun 8, 2019
3 min

Getting the Most out of Email

Here are some simple protocols to make our e-mail process more efficient and effective.

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Eight Surefire Ways to Keep Me Awake During a Presentation

Marie G-G

Jun 8, 2019
3 min

Eight Surefire Ways to Keep Me Awake During a Presentation

Here are eight ways to keep me awake during a presentation, or else I'm taking a nap (or hanging up).

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Marie G-G

Jun 8, 2019
7 min

Ten Steps to Readable Communications

People are often unaware of the importance of readability. If our communications are not easily read and understood, though, we could los...

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Marie G-G

Jun 6, 2019
4 min

English major in a STEM world

When I first began working at CH2M, I had never heard of the company, even though I'm an Oregonian born and bred (as is the company itsel...

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