By Monique Farmer, APR Let’s be honest — the words “office politics” usually get a bad rap. We picture backroom deals, whispered gossip, or someone playing favorites to climb the ladder. But here’s the truth: office politics is simply the human side of work. It’s the...

By Monique Farmer, APR You land the promotion you’ve been working toward for years. Or maybe your name appears on the winning pitch for a big client. People are congratulating you, praising your work. On the outside, you smile and say, “Thank you.” But on the inside?...

By Monique Farmer, APR I’ve met leaders who are constantly in motion — they’re everywhere, doing everything, making endless decisions. On paper, it looks like momentum. But when I ask where they’re headed, they pause. They’re steering a ship without a map, moving fast...

By Monique Farmer, APR “When women lead, communities thrive.” That powerful truth was alive and present during my recent conversation with Chequetta Jackson (better known as CJ), the visionary behind Omaha’s Phenomenal Woman Academy (PWA). Imagine a room full of...

By Monique Farmer, APR Let me ask you a question: are you playing checkers or chess? See, the difference isn’t just in the rules—it’s in the mindset. Checkers is about the next move. Chess? It’s about the next seven. And that’s what strategic leadership is all about....

By Monique Farmer, APR Let’s clear something up right out the gate: networking is not just about swapping business cards or collecting LinkedIn connections like Pokémon. It’s about building real, rooted relationships—connections that can help carry your vision...

By Monique Farmer, APR Let’s be real: some seasons feel like you’re sprinting through a marathon—with a full inbox, a calendar that’s bursting at the seams and to-do lists that seem to reproduce overnight. Whether it’s event season, end-of-quarter crunch, or just the...

By Monique Farmer, APR Let’s face it—public health communication is no walk in the park. You’re balancing strategy, data, accuracy, and urgency, all while trying to reach real people whose lives are shaped by the stories they hear and trust. In a recent webinar I had...

From Panic to Power: Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking With the 3 P’s By Monique Farmer, APR and Author of Chart Your Path Picture this: You’ve just been nominated for not one, not two—but seven Grammy awards. Most would expect celebration, exhilaration, pride....

Self-Care for Leaders: You First, Then Your Team By Monique Farmer, APR and Author of Chart Your Path In a world where “busy” is worn like a badge of honor, it’s easy to fall into the trap of doing everything for everyone—except ourselves. But here’s the truth that...