tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306610312012-01-21T16:17:28.771-08:00Millynneum InsightYour catalyst for connections in a climate of change >> Lynne Scott Jackson >> Building Bridges >> Connecting Cultures >> Linking Leaders >> Creating ChangeLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.comBlogger1431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-20698150566079457212011-01-20T18:43:00.000-08:002011-01-20T18:57:04.797-08:00President Obama’s Report CardWe’re entering the third year of the Obama Presidency and before we know it, the 2012 election season will be in full swing.While unemployment levels are steep and the economic outlook is (somewhat) bleak, a great deal HAS been accomplished over the past 24 months. Learn more at:http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/PromisesKept?source=20110120_JB_in&keycode=Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-65165666531053286492011-01-16T16:52:00.000-08:002011-01-16T17:05:11.277-08:00Behind the DreamMartin Luther King Jr. confidante and attorney Clarence Jones provides a tremendous behind the scenes look at events preceding the 1965 March on Washington in his new book Behind the Dream. Jones is scholar in residence at Stanford University's MLK Research and Education Center.To view a thought-provoking conversation on the book's contents, check out After Words on C-Span, Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-8737270886164883162011-01-16T16:40:00.000-08:002011-01-16T16:44:42.060-08:00Land Your Dream JobCNN’s Fredericka Whitfield interviewed author Jennifer Remling Jan. 16, who relayed tips from her new book Carve Your Own Road about how to land your dream job:1. Get Clarity> internships> apprenticeships> take an inventory of exactly what you’d like to do2. Leverage Education, Skills, Experience> if you don’t have the skills, consider going back to school> retool skillsLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-43118163503312331812011-01-15T14:10:00.000-08:002011-01-15T14:12:38.562-08:00Conference Updates2011 Winter Leadership Retreat & Martin Luther King Day of ServiceOn Friday, Jan. 14 LSJ was honored to serve as a guest speaker for the 2001 Winter Leadership Retreat, hosted by the CCNY Office of Student Life and Leadership Development (OSLLD). I was pleased to relay my popular “You Inc. - Build Brand U” seminar. Student Life events are a wonderful way to meet the entire Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-66296937677506800082011-01-12T19:10:00.000-08:002011-01-12T19:18:49.081-08:00Haiti: One Year LaterStatus Update … the country’s situation is still 9-1-1 emergency!Today marks the one year anniversary of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, followed by a severe cholera outbreak. Millions of dollars have been pledged, yet little has been done. Organizations like Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network encourage us all to refocus our efforts and energies on keeping this Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-64708907012885365392011-01-09T12:20:00.000-08:002011-01-09T12:21:16.569-08:00Sketches to the Library of CongressMarilyn ChurchWhat she sketched for $350 a day are now priceless. Last Fall, the US Library of Congress paid an undisclosed figure for more than 3,500 courtroom sketches representing a 30 year body of work by Marilyn Church, a Queens native who drew as way to gain recognition out of a family of five siblings.Marilyn Church is perhaps the most famous sketch Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-53648098956764978162011-01-08T11:12:00.000-08:002011-01-08T11:15:18.067-08:00Phylicia Barnes Missing in BaltimoreAOL News AlertAuthorities in Maryland are stepping up efforts to locate Phylicia Barnes, a 16-year-old North Carolina girl who disappeared while visiting relatives in Baltimore. But a local police official said the national media need to take note of the case.http://www.aolnews.com/2011/01/07/police-national-media-needed-in-search-for-missing-north-caroli/?icidLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-90592333391605125172011-01-07T10:49:00.000-08:002011-01-07T14:01:56.125-08:00Let Go and Simplify Your LifeThe Winter Break and multiple snowstorms have been wonderful "pauses" in our hectic lives. I’ve managed to condense thoughts and connect dots. I've taken a few moments to: > Give thanks for what I have> Plan ahead with purpose and look forward to the New Year> Make a real effort not to accumulate more unnecessary stuff> Understand that whatever you do, it’s may Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-26434308604120923982011-01-06T16:39:00.000-08:002011-01-06T16:46:51.783-08:00“After the Island” and the Lasting Impact of IncarcerationMonday evening I caught an EXCELLENT late-night documentary on PBS about Rikers Island. I’m fascinated by prison shows like Lockup on MSNBC. Why? I suppose it makes me appreciate what I have and think about how hard it must be to recapture any semblance of a life -- or gainful employment -- after being incarcerated.Here’s what I learnedLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-34769479696540392442011-01-05T12:51:00.000-08:002011-01-05T12:53:29.755-08:00The Seven Habits of Highly Effective PeopleFor most of us, January brings a renewed commitment to self development and personal growth. For a summary of Stephen R. Covey’s popular time-tested habits, check out the Quick MBA website:http://www.quickmba.com/mgmt/7hab/To create your own mission statement, use Covey’s unique “Mission Statement Builder” tool:http://www.franklincovey.com/msb/Remember Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-44100573901388039002011-01-04T07:45:00.000-08:002011-01-04T07:49:20.322-08:00MileuristasIt’s official! Mileuristas are the official name for Europe’s unsettled masses, college graduates who are able to earn only 1,000 euros or $1,300 US dollars per month. Similar to here in the states, many have advanced degrees, speak several languages and still live with their parents, due to the global economic[ Milieu: the surroundings or environment you live in and are influenced Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-5632356086899459942011-01-03T07:33:00.000-08:002011-01-03T07:35:25.604-08:00Recapture the “Inaugural” FeelingKudos to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his low-key inauguration and immediately getting down to business Jan. 1, his first official day in office. Budget shortfalls abound, and it’s time for us all to take a back to basics approach.On my end, I’m taking serious stock of wants vs. needs and trying to downsize on many fronts. While there’s no need to sink into a gloom andLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-43495695267247048582011-01-02T12:51:00.000-08:002011-01-02T13:06:29.033-08:00Camerapix, “Mo and Me”I caught the wonderful 2006 “Moe and Me” documentary on BBC last night. It was a wonderful way to start off the new year and speaks to my calling to effectively create change in people’s lives by using our unique and innate talents.Founded by the late Mohamed Amin in 1963, Camerapix is the largest documentary, publishing and film companies on the continent of Africa. “Mo Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-70830447586984819662011-01-01T09:17:00.000-08:002011-01-01T10:10:21.993-08:00Tips for Recent GradsCongratulations, you now have a newly minted media/communications degree. Now what?> Consider internships (paid or otherwise)While everyone needs to pay the bills, experience counts big in a competitive marketplace. Often, internships can turn into part-time employment or freelance work until a full-time opportunity opens up.> Work on the sideIf you’re a social networking Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-70453406304999166432010-12-31T12:07:00.000-08:002010-12-31T12:22:35.643-08:0062262 :: HNY from The PresidentLike millions of you, I just got my Happy New Year text from the President. And, earlier this week, I ordered my “snail mail” Happy New Year card from the first family; I even got a reminder email from Vice President Joe Biden.The White House has the social media thing down; makes you at least feel like you’re a part of the system. Now, the trick is to really get Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-14336676659264208922010-07-12T12:22:00.000-07:002010-07-12T12:26:22.335-07:00Colgate and the NDAA 20 Year Partnership with a Bright FutureEarly tomorrow, we’re off to Honolulu for the 97th Annual National Dental Association Convention! And, it’s the 20th Anniversary of the Colgate – NDA partnership; I’m humbled to have been involved since the program began in 1990.In addition to the camaraderie and scientific sessions, it’s a special honor because conferees can take partLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-4200612171435367702010-01-25T07:19:00.000-08:002010-01-25T07:23:14.586-08:00“60 Minutes”: An Hour of EdutainmentLast night I caught a CBS “60 Minutes” special on the late Don Hewitt, creator and executive producer of the show who died last summer. He served in that role until he was forced to retire in 2004 at the age of 81.While Hewitt bridged generations from the days TV news was invented to the hyper local 24/7 news cycle, he never lost passion for his job. He Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-47013628194434984132010-01-16T12:50:00.000-08:002010-01-16T13:32:16.072-08:00Power of the Presidencyhttp://www.clintonbushhaitifund.orgKudos to former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton for joining forces with Commander in Chief Barack Obama for the long-term Haiti rebuilding effort. Undoubtedly, this organization will be the “go to” place for corporate donors interested in being involved for the long haul. Talk about heavy lifting. Haiti will need decades of Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-59400766740277545612010-01-14T12:37:00.000-08:002010-01-14T16:23:18.176-08:00Help Haiti: Fast and Easyhttp://www.whitehouse.gov/haitiearthquakeAs noted on the White House blog, Americans can:> Donate $10 to the Red Cross that will be easily charged to your mobile phone bill by simply texting “HAITI” TO “90999.” Painlessly efficient; just sent my text. Like you, I’ve been glued to CNN and will do more as the US and 30 other countries get a handle on this seemingly Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-64735676258131551662010-01-10T15:56:00.001-08:002010-01-10T16:00:02.620-08:00Terrorism and Tactical ErrorsThe past few weeks have been rife with the spectacle of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab’s foiled attempt to snuff out the lives of innocent Americans and citizens of the world.Luckily his attempt was thwarted by Jasper Schuringa, otherwise known as the “flying Dutchman,” a young man who jumped over rows of seats to wrestle the wanna be bomber and save the lives of fellow Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-89195622773095811752010-01-05T17:06:00.000-08:002010-01-05T17:26:27.973-08:00The Power of MorningAfter shaking off my "nothing pressing" holiday schedule, I had to kick my brain back into high gear for a full day of meetings. While my active mind needed the holiday rest, I'm now raring to go as I plan for a new semester at CCNY, strategize for my work on Colgate and stretch to complete many overdue personal ventures.To gather my thoughts, I got up at 4 am. The house is Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-46113131289795137682010-01-04T08:20:00.000-08:002010-01-04T08:25:11.503-08:00Become a “Shark”One of my long-time pals and I often speak in code, referring to ourselves as “sharks.” Not the dishonest underworld types, but the type comfortable in any environment; people with unusually great skill in one area or another.Sharks navigate rough seas, but manage to stay on course. Be a shark. If you’re excellent at something, you’ll never be a fish out of water.Take a Stand, Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-71833605523946482062010-01-03T09:17:00.000-08:002010-01-03T09:27:06.265-08:00Win in 2010!A new year brings a fresh start. This year, I’m vowing to complete outstanding projects and recommit to advance action and forward thinking. As I surveyed accomplishments at year-end, it provided me momentum and a new mantra: “Win, Lynne, Win— in 2010!” As the holidays wind down, I’m wound up about the New Year ahead and can’t wait to get started.I’ve already lined up a few Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-18833929051083637042010-01-02T11:45:00.000-08:002010-01-03T09:01:16.840-08:00g2gPRedictionsA grassroots to global forecast for 2010 and the decade ahead> Americans embrace the “era of inclusion”> "Generation G" ... grassroots to global enthusiasts ... grows exponentially> Substantive relationships replace “followers”> Audiences “search” for meaningful dialogue rather than retrieve mountains of misleading, meaningless information> People opt-in for “face time,” along with Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-40614562956705612332010-01-01T09:25:00.000-08:002010-01-01T09:30:48.931-08:00SimplicityAlthough you may not hear from meI often wonder “How you be?”Responsibilities and passions take our time,Drain our energies … and thankfully stretch our mindsIn order to move forward—we must not only prayBut cut back on “play” to find our wayWe no longer want (or need) to do it allBy taking time to regroup, it allows us to stand tallPart of life’s joy is learning to maintain Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-86118370859710210462009-12-25T17:11:00.000-08:002009-12-25T17:13:33.709-08:00Christmas: A Time to Give Thanks and Crystallize ThoughtsToday has been wonderfully reflective. Solitude is a wonderful thing; something I learned from my mother. If you can’t make time to be one with God and one with yourself, then what’s the point? My family took a trip to Virginia, which is great. Me, I took time for me and simply relish this introspective time to gain perspective and Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-65041236602537524882009-10-12T12:41:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:44:20.675-07:00The New World Order2010 Census Recognizes Demographic ShiftsToday’s Advertising Age story about the major shift in American demographics provides a revelation to all who thought the United States was a monolithic society. If you truly believed that, you’ve been living in the dark ages, to say the least.For those of us who have known the deal for decades, it’s old news.Alas, that’s okay. It Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-12483446374586252912009-10-12T12:39:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:41:23.996-07:00Pride & PerseveranceTo Those Whom Much is Given (or Earned), Much is ExpectedPresident Barack Obama’s selection as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize causes us all to take pause. Here’s a man who crafted an educational, career and public service plan, followed his dreams and became the leader of the free world. Talk about a high achiever!Now the Nobel Committee has given him the nod and Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-42658832732788116422009-10-12T12:37:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:39:49.928-07:00Always Take Time to Enjoy the RideUsually I use my train time to decompress and collect my thoughts. A few weeks ago, my subway seat mate was joined by Peter Kinoy, a film/video editor and colleague at The City College of New York’s Media & Communication Arts Department.What a treat! We reminisced about the growth of agencies and the impact of new technology on the communications profession. Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-55795805662343761732009-10-12T12:33:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:37:46.020-07:00CBC Foundation ALC ‘09http://cbcfinc.org/I recently heard President Barack Obama speak during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference (CBCF-ALC), Sept. 23-27 in Washington DC. It was the opportunity of a lifetime to personally set eyes on the Commander in Chief, personally witness his vision for a new America, healthcare for all citizens and witness him and Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-29972376926214471272009-10-12T12:32:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:33:30.775-07:00After Caucus Catch UpCoincidentally, my last official blog post focused on the inauguration. While I managed to at least digitally capture reflections throughout the summer, time was at a premium and I’m just now carving out a few minutes to post those thoughts online.As we approach 4th quarter, I’m making a commitment to be a lot more regular with my blogging and do even better in 2010. The Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-3136005364672434692009-10-12T12:29:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:32:08.690-07:00Georgia O’Keeffe: AbstractionIf you’re a tri-state are resident, check out Georgia O’Keeffe’s (GO) excellent exhibition at the Whitney Museum. I’ve always been drawn to this dynamic artist, a woman who was truly ahead of her time. Venturing to NYC as a young woman to launch a career as a commercial artist, her mentor/lover was Arthur Steiglitz, a CCNY alum.A key point to remember is that she Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-34195417308169298892009-10-12T12:28:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:29:45.695-07:00Brooklyn Block Party: Good Times Meet TragedyIt’s important to keep your ear to the ground. I have the good fortune of seeing many young people on my block grow up and develop into talented young adults. Some even have children, and it’s wonderful to see them blossom as the next generation of community advocates who are mobilizing communities for positive change.If you’re a young city-dweller,Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-2621519422286997502009-10-12T12:23:00.001-07:002009-10-12T12:28:21.525-07:00August ReflectionsLast evening I had the pleasure of submitting grades for my outstanding Entrepreneurship for Media Communications class at The City College of New York. The class of 19 young people was an invigorating mix of talented apprentices in the areas of entertainment/restaurant management, online marketing, retail, home/commercial security and other businesses.While most are CCNY MediaLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-68846315208669638602009-10-12T12:20:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:23:14.159-07:00The Power of ConversationsWhether it’s at the dentist or at the laundromat, take the time to exchange conversations with those you come in contact with. Connections and human interaction count big.For example, my dental hygienist, Ala, originally from Russia is a huge Michael Jackson fan just like me. Together, we recounted events of the past 40 years of enjoying his music. In the tradition ofLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-18555835314845511512009-10-12T12:18:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:20:13.565-07:00Listen Up! African AmericansObama’s NAACP 100TH Anniversary Speechhttp://naacp.orgIf you haven’t heard it already, check out President Barack Obama’s 100 Anniversary Speech to the NAACP. It’s a classic and a keeper—something you’ll want to share with family members, friends and all in your community. In sum, it’s a mission driven speech to his “own folk” that’s full of passion. Bounce the linkLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-2059610406555757022009-10-12T12:16:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:18:13.799-07:00Mid-Year Catch Up and Lessons from Michael JacksonAs “Michaelmania” subsides, I’d like to shed a little perspective on what we’ve witnessed over the past two weeks since Michael Jackson’s death. Full Disclosure: I've been in serious "MJZ/Michael Jackson Zone" as I’ve taken in the personal branding / image building / barrier breaking / crisis communications story of a lifetime. Yes, I Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-86564269375441784352009-10-12T12:14:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:16:23.115-07:00Perspective: Our Mission as PR Pros Many reputable organizations commented on this summer’s New York Times Story, Spinning the Web: PR in Silicon Valley. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/05/business/05pr.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=PR%20&%20Silicon%20Valley&st=cseIn my view, it's all about perseverance and staying goal oriented -- these types of "thorns" and other worldly thinking will always be out Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-27925608835478862722009-10-12T12:12:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:14:14.239-07:00Take an “LSJ-Day”While I’m a self-prescribed workaholic, today I took what is hereby dubbed an “LSJ-Day” or a few hours of downtime to rev up my game. I love to write, teach and run my business. The great thing is none of these vocations seem like work to me, it’s simply how I make a living. Today, I just took time to reconnect with myself, my family and fuel my passions. Everyone, even a Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-48941300861341073662009-10-12T12:11:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:12:33.556-07:00Open Your MindDuring a recent neighborhood walk I was energized by the Muslim Community as a group left the neighborhood mosque following mid-day prayers.This was on the heels of President Obama’s speech to the Muslim world and again makes me feel proud to be an American and to be alive during this exciting point in history. I bought a copy of the Qu’ran to learn more. Always be open to new Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-42274171309198208802009-10-12T12:09:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:11:20.110-07:00We Act for Enviornmental Justicehttp://weact.orgAs many of you know, my “main mission” is Distinguished Lecturer, Ad/PR at City College. Part of that work includes service as faculty advisor for WE ACT @ CCNY, a student club. This week, I attended the 20th Anniversary gala for the club’s “parent” organization, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, founded by Peggy Shepard, coincidentally, a Howard Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-31638872329123188902009-10-12T12:07:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:09:09.747-07:00LaGrant Foundation :: Pure Inspirationhttp://lagrantfoundation.orgThe Spring 2009 LaGrant Foundation Scholarship Awards at New York University’s Kimmel Center was truly inspirational. It’s wonderful to pause, reflect on how far we’ve come and understand the industry in the hands of distinguished, multicultural students poised to enter the field.Conceived 11 years ago by Founder/President Kim L. Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-16063999025197392982009-10-12T12:05:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:07:39.236-07:00What’s On Deck for the Summer As soon as one semester ends, another begins. Things are moving fast and furious with summer school planning, projects and a preview of what’s to come for the fall.Make Plans NOW to Attend the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF)Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Weekend September 23-27 :: Washington, DCThis isn’t rocket science. This year’s conclave of Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-76141024553388882062009-10-12T12:03:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:04:55.518-07:00Early June ReflectionsIt’s just a wonderful time to be alive! The spring term has ended; summer sessions are in full gear and the world is bustling with options and opportunities. Often, you must take a moment, reflect on recent accomplishments and chart your future course. This helps solidify your action plan for what’s to come. My writing and communication students know I’m BIG on planning Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-75633815160317063122009-10-12T11:11:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:03:15.330-07:00Org Development & Human NatureWe know planning leads to progress, action and success! Similarly, no plans and no motivation lead nowhere!Me, I’m a catalyst. As per my company motto: Millynneum is your catalyst for connections in a climate of change! If change isn’t forthcoming, then you have to take your own steps to move your own life forward—no one is going to do it for you, that’s for Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-46521136021972513292009-02-15T14:44:00.000-08:002009-02-15T14:51:31.024-08:00A New Day in More Ways Than OneI’ve been on “Blog Break” for the past month due to life stuff. So, let’s play a little catch up.JANUARY 20 – “Sunshine and Smiles”The Inauguration was wonderful. As Amtrak neared DC on Inauguration Day, a wonderful gentleman named Lamar was my seat mate as the train left the Aberdeen, Maryland station. We were both VERY EXCITED to be a part of history and like Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-26374426770413369072009-01-16T18:14:00.000-08:002009-01-16T19:18:30.197-08:00Pre-Inaugural ExcitementIt’s fun to be a part of history! Today, I networked with two friends, Harlem’s Florine Wiley and Arlington’s Donna Patterson, a long-time friend who is Deputy Registrar for the City of Arlington, Virginia. We may try to hook up for a split second at Tuesday’s Inauguration Festivities, but online our excitement is already building; we’re just proud to be part of the Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-20774711004901726292009-01-15T21:43:00.000-08:002009-01-15T21:46:18.007-08:00Greater Chinatown Community AssociationAnnual Fundraiser Builds UnityIt’s Chinese New Year and 2009 is the Year of the Ox. This evening I had the pleasure of learning more about the Greater Chinatown Community Association’s (www.gccanyc.org) work impacting citizens and youth who live in lower Manhattan.Representing a diverse array of civic and leadership groups, GCCA was established in 1972 and Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-20786692799005629612009-01-14T19:50:00.000-08:002009-01-14T19:58:06.089-08:00Raising the Bar I just returned from an ENERGIZING meeting with my BPRSNY board of directors (www.bprsny.org); what a wonderful group! We savored our collective plans for Inauguration Day and devised a game plan to raise the bar for young professionals who want to enter the PR / communications field.We all agree there’s tons of talent out there, but also pounds of knowledge each generation can Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-63967734339072882002009-01-13T08:30:00.000-08:002009-01-13T08:33:06.131-08:00Obama Nation: Create a New HolidayA big part of creativity is just doing things differently. During holiday time, I’m swamped with preparation for final exams and am so over the commercialism. Too waste on wanton pleasures, too draining; no longer representative of what I’m about. It was nice to gather with family in Virginia and appreciate the small things, minus the hoopla.Why not create Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-75197136914028801582009-01-12T18:28:00.000-08:002009-01-12T19:06:18.544-08:00Don’t Overextend in the New YearWhile it’s only January 12, my Google Calendar is fast booking dates through the fall. I’ll honor priority commitments, vow to get back in shape and pass on events that no longer fit.Each season (month, week, day, hour) calls us to review, reassess and rework our to do list so we can focus on priority projects. There’s no silver bullet; life is target practice Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-13182970904939667202009-01-11T06:50:00.000-08:002009-01-11T07:52:04.114-08:00What I’m Reading: The Appeal by John GrishamColleague Mike McBunch recently gave me a signed copy of “The Appeal” by John Grisham. Mike and I are board members of Barbers International (BI), an organization that provides networking and education for barber professionals. We just celebrated our organization’s third annual conference in Tunica, Mississippi.This wonderful gift was unique in Mike Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-28904845726786848572009-01-10T14:12:00.002-08:002009-01-10T14:16:16.372-08:00National Day of Service - Jan. 19, 2009 It’s a week before Martin Luther King Day and our National Day of Service. What’s your personal commitment to yourself, your country and the new Obama-Biden Administration?We’ll need everyone’s expertise to get our economy out of the deep black hole of our Wall Street wasteland and corporate greed coupled with misplaced personal fiscal priorities. Every Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-15038005488190115262009-01-09T08:56:00.000-08:002009-01-09T09:15:40.632-08:00Go Online with Your IdeasToday, I had a wonderful planning meeting with web developer Ana Julia Ghirello of GhireLLo Design, www.ghirello.us. Currently in Brazil, I look forward to launching www.lynnescottjackson.com and the Grassroots to Global Public Relations (www.g2gpr.com) franchise under her watchful eye. For now, you can learn about what I do via this blog and my business to business Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-73630779120118176122009-01-08T17:05:00.000-08:002009-01-08T17:09:01.903-08:00Downtime Discipline: A Working Winter BreakToday was a fantastic “advance planning” day at City College of The New York (CCNY). After the flurry of the end of the semester and exams, students and professors have a bit of a reprieve before the semester starts in a little over two weeks. It’s amazing what you can achieve when you have a few moments to plan and think outside the box.First, I had Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-67351948261166709022009-01-07T15:12:00.001-08:002009-01-07T16:44:46.867-08:00Career Survival Skills for ’09: Have Patience, Persist & Reinvent In response to a young professional seeking career advice from the National Black Public Relations Society (www.nbprs.org), I’m encouraged to condense thoughts as the subject for today’s blog. With the economy at a standstill, a new member wonders what she can do to further her career. The talented young woman, armed with Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-58688254129277066842009-01-06T18:26:00.001-08:002009-01-06T18:50:37.623-08:00Connections and Memories of a Past LifeToday’s post office chatter included banter with a woman who just returned from holiday travel in my old stomping ground—Pinellas County, Florida, home of the St. Petersburg Times. Turns out she was originally from Tarpon Springs and just returned to Brooklyn from visiting relatives and friends in Dunedin. What a small world, Dunedin was my FIRST beat as aLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-50149370272102595032009-01-05T14:24:00.000-08:002009-01-05T14:31:58.400-08:00Let Go of Your CrutchOne of my favorite televangelists is Joel Osteen. ALWAYS upbeat, you can count on Joel and wife Victoria for tips on “victorious living.”Last night’s talk encouraged people to let go of their crutch, explaining that a higher power often puts relationships, jobs and opportunities in our midst for a season, but you shouldn’t hold on to any situation or any one person for too Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-5145139033527595472009-01-04T09:04:00.000-08:002009-01-04T09:09:44.954-08:00A Bodacious Blago in C-TownI can now “officially” face 2009 and catch up on blogging after turning in grades for nearly 100 undergrads students at the City College of New York (CCNY-CUNY). And, I can take a moment to share thoughts on Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (Blah-goya-vich), affectionately dubbed “Blago” by the press.Blago’s appointment of Roland Burris to fill President Elect Barack Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-88682159459122947042009-01-03T17:02:00.000-08:002009-01-03T17:21:50.572-08:00Tip to the Times: Fact-Check Your Messages Another Embarrassing Mistake at the Nation’s Paper of RecordWhile it bad things happen on the best of days, it can be disastrous when sound news judgment and senior editors BOTH take a holiday at a leading news organization.Check out what appeared in the Monday, Dec. 22 (Christmas/Hanukkah week) edition of The New York Times. Today’s knowledge workers Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-18564498788209272422009-01-02T05:25:00.000-08:002009-01-02T05:48:51.189-08:00Expand Your Network with BPRSNY, PRSA, NAMIC and Professional Development OrganizationsWANTED! YOUR MEMBERSHIP,COMMITMENT AND KNOWLEDGE While these are “austere” times, it pays to shore up your professional network and lean on like-minded colleagues who can offer professional support on the path to an encore career or life-changing, wealth-generating revenue stream.What networks offer> Insider Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-62477453732094825142009-01-01T07:36:00.000-08:002009-01-01T07:42:49.712-08:009 Tips for ’09It’s a new year full of options and opportunities. Consider these tips as you chart your path:1. Build your personal brand. No one will do it for you and this takes time. “Group think” is cool, but often, going for your dreams is a solitary excursion. Blog, reflect, work, travel … explore! Take note of how media experts are developing their own online properties and reaping Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-12414019960976286342008-09-14T15:34:00.000-07:002009-01-05T14:34:54.787-08:00Election Focus: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize!
Open Letter to Politicos and Millynneum Insight Blog Fans* During a recent BPRSNY event here in NYC, CNN Analyst and Political Operative Jamal Simmons (President, New Future Communications) offered “behind the scenes” insight on his fascinating career in governmental affairs and revealed what PR pros can do to get out the vote during this Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-14275904682749562252008-09-14T15:31:00.000-07:002008-09-14T17:39:11.453-07:00Here’s a recent Huffington Post gem that touts ways to enhance your “Get Out the Vote” strategy! Take heed, believe and get the job done. We all can have an important impact on this election and the future of our communities. Get your mind in the mix and step up your game. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-creamer/frightened-by-mccains-pos_b_125111.html?view=print Frightened by McCain’sLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-18987273438286323602008-09-13T09:50:00.000-07:002008-09-13T10:23:08.676-07:00“The Code” of Politics, Class and Cultural Conflict Politics is a brutal game. Folks often speak in code. While I have my own strident views, sometimes it’s more prudent to help others spread their messages. Following are thoughts on what I believe is “backward” Republican thinking. My goal: to help you “crack the code.” The good news is nearly everyone’s talking politics. Say Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-30237443255305217362008-09-13T09:49:00.000-07:002008-09-13T09:57:27.188-07:00OVERHEARD "Speaking of Sarah Palin, she said she's a life-long member of the National Rifle Association. Which may explain why she's in favor of shotgun weddings." -- Conan O'BrienLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-28020384765996226602008-09-13T09:46:00.000-07:002008-09-13T10:04:10.659-07:00DOUBLE TALKSource: Unknown … but a definite keeper! The beauty of this post is that we’ve all participated in similar conversations over the past two weeks since Sarah Palin’s selection as the Republican VP nominee. It’s important to put our “American Selves” out there. Real change comes when you discuss the issues and ask tough questions while devising real solutions. If you're a Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-18470655672633495102008-09-13T09:42:00.000-07:002008-09-13T10:11:31.422-07:00This brilliant piece forwarded by communications colleague Fern Gillespie: Obama and The Palin EffectFrom: Deepak Chopra | Posted: Friday, September 5th, 2008Sometimes politics has the uncanny effect of mirroring the national psyche even when nobody intended to do that. This is perfectly illustrated by the rousing effect that Gov. Sarah Palin had on the Republican convention in MinneapolisAlaska Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-68813212250776833772008-08-30T12:10:00.000-07:002008-08-30T12:17:47.627-07:00Your Political DietMeat and Potatoes or Moose Stew It’s official! Democrats had about 8 hours to bask in the historic spectacle of the DNC Convention (and it was truly grand) when John McCain leveled the second round of his “one, two birthday punch.” His congratulatory ad to Barack Obama celebrating his historic bid for the Presidency: Classy! McCain’s pick of conservative pro-life Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-19059721073064540972008-08-26T17:04:00.000-07:002008-08-26T17:06:48.215-07:00Fall into ProductivityAs We Return from Summer Hiatus It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me and there’s a lot of exciting news to report! Last Wednesday, the Black Public Relations Society-New York (BPRSNY) and the National Association of Market Developers (NAMD) hosted an interesting mix of creative professionals Aug. 20 at Lola is Soul Restaurant in Manhattan’s fashionable Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-82063793104920054032008-08-26T16:59:00.000-07:002008-08-26T17:04:17.601-07:00Digital Discipline: Writing & Media Relations 4113-Part Communications Skills Boot CampSept. 17, 24 & Oct. 1 @ Burson-Marsteller, NYC Keep your writing, media and social networking skills fresh, by attending a 3-Part Writing & Media Boot Camp, FREE with $50 annual membership in BPRSNY, a multicultural, 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit educational corporation. To learn more about Digital Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-52990166328036034162008-08-26T16:54:00.000-07:002008-08-26T16:58:22.934-07:00Job 1: Get the Job DoneThe Race is Swift Michael Phelps made history at the Beijing Summer Olympics and we’re now in the midst of the Democratic National Convention. Now it’s time for Presidential Candidate Barack Obama to win the gold. He used his summer vacation to wisely focus on Job 1: Get the Job Done and select a political partner who won’t drop the baton—someone who doesn’t make Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-43448250854763003852008-08-26T16:47:00.000-07:002008-08-26T16:53:18.279-07:00Today’s CandidatesMessage + Tech = SuccessIs Obama the First Cybergenic President?You Decide … Everyone knows Barack Obama has raised millions via the internet. Check the website for the latest dollar tally—the bank account grows by the minute and I can’t even keep track. This week, organizers were hawking $15 Obama-Biden car magnets. Click, donate, believe and you shall receive.Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-64738570260060251492008-08-26T16:35:00.000-07:002008-08-26T16:47:06.476-07:00The Power of “A” WordsPride and Perseverance As a proud African American woman witnessing the impending Presidential victory of Barack Obama, the past few months have been exciting and eye opening. Most of all, I’m glad we’re learning to understand the power of the “A” words. Take your pick: > Astute> Accomplished> Acceptable> American> Ageism> Arrogant> Articulate> Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-71599607787549836692008-08-26T16:31:00.000-07:002008-08-26T16:35:11.129-07:00Asian Americans and African AmericansAdvise … Advance … Achieve … Together I got a personal glimpse of our “new America” this summer as my colleague Mike Millis of MX2 Design Force met with Kendra Lee, Executive Director of the Greater Chinatown Community Association (GCCA). On behalf of the BPRSNY Board of Director’s, we’re smoothly diving into uncharted waters and forging creative Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-19280439626230665982008-08-26T16:27:00.000-07:002008-08-26T16:30:42.386-07:00DNC Strategist Jamal SimmonsOffers Grassroots Election Insight Okay, you’ve heard all the hoopla surrounding the election and the need to become “one America.” But how to turn hoopla into the most important “A Word”—ACTION? We have an action plan thanks to CNN Analyst and Political Operative Jamal Simmons (President, New Future Communications). He offers “behind the scenes” insight onLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-46103599485057675672008-08-26T16:22:00.000-07:002008-08-26T16:27:29.499-07:00Powerful and Persuasive Friends Everyone who knows me understands I’m big on trends. Latest trend: Folks I know are serious power players. They’ve earned it and it feels good to know them Back in my reporting days at the St. Petersburg (FL) Times, my good friend Laurie Hollman Brutch and I tried to interject trends into stories we covered about Dunedin, Clearwater and north Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-56584392612510207192008-08-26T15:51:00.000-07:002008-08-26T16:07:56.083-07:00Open Letter to Hillary Clinton SupportersFrom Barack Obama Loyalist Lynne Scott Jackson Dear Fellow Democrats: I watched Hillary Clinton’s speech as she made a graceful stage left departure from the 2008 Presidential Campaign in June. While my side smelled victory, as I put my ear to the community-at-large (ever the PR practitioner), I learned how passionate Hillary Clinton supporter Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-11924708806984499702008-08-26T15:44:00.000-07:002008-08-26T15:51:27.395-07:00Pat TobinFounder, National Black Public Relations SocietyA “Dash” of Brilliance Marketing communications professionals gathered June 27 in Los Angeles for a fond farewell to Pat Tobin (1943 - 2008), business leader, community relations advocate and founder of the National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS). Pat expired June 10 after a valiant battle with cancer; she was 65. A Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-69872998456791609772008-08-26T15:38:00.000-07:002008-08-26T15:43:52.870-07:00Fiscal & Physical Fitness Question: Is your fiscal house in order? Why not use September and the onset of fall as a motivational touchpoint to plan 3Q (3rd quarter) finances and budget projections for ’09 (it’s never too soon to plan ahead). As the summer winds down, I try to cross check finances, chart career/personal/business development, delve into new advocacy projects and devise waysLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-1636201628451055482008-08-26T14:57:00.000-07:002008-08-26T15:38:04.712-07:00Four Years: A Degree of Separation I’ll soon begin my fourth year as a communications instructor. I’ve had the honor of delivering educational messages to nearly 500 individuals at leading institutions and writing workshops, including The City College of New York, New York University, Black Public Relations Society, International Special Events Society and lifelong mentees I’ve met Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-84395195640537858682008-05-28T11:40:00.000-07:002008-05-28T12:23:22.811-07:00MOTIVATION Often, we need a nudge to get started with a writing project, publicity campaign, employment search or major life change. Once you start, forward motion leads to momentum, which breeds maximum results! Use these “motivation milestones” to track your progress: M ake the most of each day and earn success—one step at a time. O pportunities lead to reward. Discipline Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-71341621501661309162008-05-24T15:34:00.000-07:002008-05-24T15:39:55.225-07:00MEMORIAL DAY REFLECTIONSWhat's your UST? Determine your UST quotient by answering these questions from the “United States Test”, Millynneum Insight’s txt for the formal US citizenship test. Recently, America welcomed more than 18,000 Los Angeles area residents into our multicultural mosaic, according to reports from The Associated Press. Latino media is to be partially credited Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-46589003160764820352008-05-24T15:00:00.001-07:002008-05-24T15:04:56.015-07:00OBAMA MANTRA AND THE CIRCLE OF O(Hip-Hop, Jazz, Salsa, Country and Classical Versions Soon Available!) The Nov. 4 Presidential Election represents a historic challenge for us to put the first person of color in the White House. The task is daunting and we have less than six months to achieve our goal. Black, brown, red, white and blue.We who represent America’s “global hue”Will Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-69386331708228061902008-05-17T12:32:00.000-07:002008-05-17T12:38:57.358-07:00THE SECRET’S OUT:BLACK COLLEGES OFFER HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL Check out this fascinating story about Joshua Packwood, a young Anglo male who worked hard to earn the distinguished honor of 2008 Valedictorian at Morehouse College, known for educating generations of African American men, including the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/05/16/white.valedictorian/Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-23457708606888985392008-05-12T04:02:00.000-07:002008-05-12T04:07:03.064-07:00MOTHER’S DAY … BIRTHDAY … FIRST DAY! In addition to being my 49th Birthday, May 11 (yesterday) was also Mother’s Day! It’s prime time for reflection and planning for summer, fall and the years ahead. While many in my “fast approaching 50” lane on the highway of life sweat the big “Five-0,” I cherish the fact that I’ve almost been on the planet for a half-century. In fact, today is the “Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-2107457281160751772008-05-12T02:49:00.000-07:002008-05-12T03:14:00.656-07:00FROM GEEK TO KNOWLEDGE GURU Rockefeller Fellow Omar Wasow provided the keynote address last week at City Tech’s First Annual “Race and New Media” conference in downtown Brooklyn; http://www.citytech.cuny.edu. Wasow’s premise: education is a powerful tool in the world economy. Knowledge of how to build websites, applications and various social network tools are fine—but if you can’t Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-44782210683917179392008-05-11T18:25:00.000-07:002008-05-12T03:18:31.693-07:00 MINT YOUR OWN MONEY! A refreshing money management tool, Mint has been dubbed "best free finance software" by PC Magazine. The website: > Reveals where your money goes. Whether it's restaurants, shopping or gas, only Mint can provide the big picture. > Allows you to stop overpaying and start saving. The tool helps users find lower interest credit cards and higher interest savings accounts.Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-81262894526294515872008-05-11T16:58:00.000-07:002008-05-11T17:03:50.944-07:00TIPS FOR COLLEGE GRADSTHE HUNT FOR YOUR FIRST “9 TO 9” The following tips are from the May 11 edition of Business Week TV, which airs on Sundays at 11:30 on WABC-TV here in New York. Culled from interviews with students from across the country and representatives from CareerBuilder.com, following is sound advice as recent grads search for their first full time job! Employment gurus Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-80086266282895816922008-05-11T16:34:00.000-07:002008-05-11T16:49:36.629-07:00APRIL (and May): SHOWERS, SOLITUDE ANDNYC IN FULL BLOOM Okay, I’ve been off my game and haven’t blogged for a while, so I’m posting this late. May is already here and I promise to do better. But, I want to keep my faithful readers posted on what I’ve been up to for the past six weeks. For the second time in six weeks, I recently had the distinct pleasure of hearing Carol H. Williams, Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-8682338909204745732008-03-23T17:25:00.000-07:002008-03-23T17:30:55.190-07:00EASTER SUNDAYA TIME OF RENEWAL For those who know me well, my 10 mile walks are legendary. Today was one of those perfectly crisp spring days, with nothing but blue sky above. I was in “the zone,” thinking, reflecting, renewing my spirit. It was a wonderful “two bridge” kind of day. My usual trek takes me from my home in Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn through a Hasidic Jewish Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-34513700618122538202008-03-22T17:40:00.000-07:002008-03-22T18:00:36.474-07:00CAROL H. WILLIAMS’ PHENOMENALADVENTURE AS TOP AD EXEC Industry pioneer Carol H. Williams shared a wealth of wisdom during her keynote address at the 2nd Annual Diversity in Advertising Leadership Conference and Career Fair, sponsored by New York University and the Business Development Institute. Her poignant comments were directed to more than 500 students and young professionals fromLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-38937461849578812852008-03-08T08:10:00.000-08:002008-03-08T08:43:49.978-08:00SPRING FORWARD, CATCH SUCCESS! The past month has been very exciting. Finally, I have a few moments to catch up on my blogging and spread the wealth with you. Highlights include: Professional Development A recent advertising conference got me thinking about my decades of experience, mentors and industry colleagues. I recently reconnected with friends from Carol H. Williams Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-40078156128610452922008-02-02T19:07:00.000-08:002008-02-02T19:24:30.780-08:00SOS: SUCCESSFUL OUTLINE STRATEGIES Saturday is my “favorite” writing day; I’m able to work eight or more hours straight, drafting, editing and polishing my work. Although I’ve been literally chained to my computer all day (now @ hour 12), it’s a wonderful self-imposed exile. The phone is off and I’m in my “zone.” Thus far, I’ve completed: > Contents for a writing workshop Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-28002621744062070372008-01-31T20:40:00.000-08:002008-01-31T20:43:49.272-08:00CIVIL LIBERTIES AND STAR POWER This week’s CNN-Politico Democratic Presidential debate reflected an air of civility, unlike previous sparring matches. Everyone is busy brokering deals in preparation for Super Tuesday, with 22 states in play. On stage at the Kodak Theater: Barak Obama and Hillary Clinton, weaving between roles as political thespians, each auditioning for the role of a Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-38721872294002572462008-01-30T19:59:00.000-08:002008-01-31T21:36:28.393-08:00BUSINESS ACCOUNTING (BA)MILLYNNEUM BUSINESS ACUMEN (MBA)FISCAL DISCIPLINE (PhD) Whatever your business, set up good accounting procedures now and save yourself headaches later. Tax day, April 15, is right around the corner. Start now and get your financial house in order. There is simply no way I could handle all the appropriate paperwork for my business and personal taxes alone. Don’tLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-80634107430883353952008-01-29T23:44:00.000-08:002008-01-30T01:25:32.229-08:00 PR STARTS AT HOMESELL YOURSELF! Whether you’re a student, working professional or career transitional, you need a good resume, bio and photo to sell yourself. All are useful tools for networking, career moves and marketplace visibility. Think of a resume as an advertisement for yourself; the cover letter is an “ad” for the advertisement. A plethora of resources are available online Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-80679801606348905862008-01-28T21:56:00.000-08:002008-01-28T22:55:22.238-08:00CONVENT AVENUE’S COUNTLESS TREASURES Today is the start of my third year teaching and third semester at the City College of New York (CCNY). Like they say, the third time’s a charm. I reflected upon this today as I walked south on Convent Avenue to the CCNY campus, in the village of Harlem in northern Manhattan. CCNY is the crowning jewel in the City University of New York. Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-46294227256022836782008-01-27T22:01:00.000-08:002008-01-27T22:15:30.956-08:00K-POW(ER)! The Kennedy’s are the closest thing the United States has to a political dynasty. Grandpa Joe planned it that way. If he were alive today, each proud flash of his toothy grin would project to the world that the Kennedy name is still alive and well in Presidential politics! Joe Kennedy was a shrewd businessman, ambassador to Britain, a master legislative operative and PR Lynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30661031.post-21948472149245869622008-01-26T11:04:00.000-08:002008-01-26T11:26:38.207-08:00WRITERS: REPURPOSE CONTENT,USE TEMPLATES TO SAVE TIME As you compose a document (doc), think about how you might be able to use it again. Chunks can be recycled for: > Future communication > Newsletter content > Website copy > Special interest blogs Today’s business world calls for strong writers who can churn out easy to understand copy. People have no time to muddle throughLynne Scott Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773631228563796870noreply@blogger.com0