Author Archives: Alison Bailin
The Growth Mindset on the Job
Alison Bailin | July 7, 2015
Last week, HMATime introduced the concept of the “fixed mindset,” based on my recent HMA Book Club selection, “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.” If you remember from the post (available here), someone who has a tendency toward a fixed mindset feels that he or she must always be perfect; never ask for help; get […]
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Alison Bailin | June 24, 2015
I have to be the one to do it. I have to do it perfectly. I have to do it fast. I have to make it look easy. Then, I have to do it all over again tomorrow. These are the thoughts that go through my mind. Every. Single. Day. This is what intellectual types […]
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#MediaMonday – Katarina Kovacevic
Alison Bailin | Mar 23, 2015
Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from Katarina Kovacevic, who many of our readers know from her years as a killer PR practitioner. Today, she is a freelance writer (check out her portfolio!) and founder of the upcoming RUBY Magazine. So, Katarina, time to share! What do you want to tell the blogosphere about yourself today? […]
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#MediaMonday – Amanda Goossen
Alison Bailin | Mar 9, 2015
Huge news! Arcadia News’ managing editor Amanda Goossen is set to be honored at the 2015 Association of Free Community Papers Spring Conference as a winner of the organization’s 2015 Awards Competition for Outstanding Achievement in Design, Advertising, Editorial and Publishing. Goossen is being recognized in the category of “Rising Stars in Journalism.” So, no […]
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How the Heck are YOU Getting THERE in Five Years?
Alison Bailin | Feb 10, 2015
Every month or so, we are pleased to go all Oprah on our readers and followers with our HMA Book Club. Because I like interactive books and because February is my turn to read a business and/or communications book and report on it to the group (and all of you), I chose Dan Zadra’s “5: […]
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#MediaMonday – Debbie Norwitz
Alison Bailin | Dec 1, 2014
Each Monday, we are posting a blog to help our readers get to know the media just a little bit better. With a TWIST! No, we aren’t posting story pitch tips or media lists, but instead great stories from the media themselves about their lives, their work and other little known facts! Think of it […]
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#MediaMonday – Cliff Cook
Alison Bailin | Nov 17, 2014
Each Monday, we are posting a blog to help our readers get to know the media just a little bit better. With a TWIST! No, we aren’t posting story pitch tips or media lists, but instead great stories from the media themselves about their lives, their work and other little known facts! Think of it […]
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#MediaMonday – Kyra Love
Alison Bailin | Nov 3, 2014
Each Monday, we are posting a blog to help our readers get to know the media just a little bit better. With a TWIST! No, we aren’t posting story pitch tips or media lists, but instead great stories from the media themselves about their lives, their work and other little known facts! Think of it […]
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#MediaMonday – Kristy Beyer Durkin
Alison Bailin | Oct 27, 2014
The only thing I love more than meeting people over a good meal is actually meeting people over a good meal. Like, for the first time. This was how I met Kristy Beyer Durkin, co-founder of WhereShouldWeEat.com. I know, fitting. As I sat – probably talking loudly to whomever would listen to my rant of […]
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#MediaMonday – Rocky Mountain Emmys
Alison Bailin | Oct 20, 2014
On Saturday, more than 600 members of the television news industry from Arizona, New Mexico and Utah joined together at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess for the 2014 Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards. The Vibe The event was a feast for the eyes, starting from the moment guests walked in, where a life-sized “Emmy” greeted them (not […]
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All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Abbie
Alison Bailin | Oct 17, 2014
For more than a decade, Abbie had that “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” poster hanging in her office. So, it made sense to title this very special post “All I Really Need to Know I learned from Abbie.” Why, you ask? Unless you are living under a rock, you know […]
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#MediaMonday – Molly Cerreta Smith
Alison Bailin | Oct 13, 2014
Each Monday, we are posting a blog to help our readers get to know the media just a little bit better. With a TWIST! No, we aren’t posting story pitch tips or media lists, but instead great stories from the media themselves about their lives, their work and other little known facts! Think of it […]
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