5 Common Say-Do Gaps Leaders Inadvertently Exhibit   By Monique Farmer, APR As leaders, we’ve put a lot of thought, care and hard work into our journey. We’ve taken the time to cultivate our values, hone our leadership style and develop a philosophy for how we —...

Chart your course: How to grow in PR without losing yourself By Monique Farmer, APR In early January, I had the opportunity to meet with a group of eager learners who met early in the morning via a virtual webinar. All were ready to dig into their 2026 goals and hit...

By Monique Farmer, APR You’ve earned your seat at the table. You’ve earned the emails at all hours, the late‑night phone calls when the message had to get out. You’ve translated a leader’s vision into words people understand. You’ve anchored culture, navigated crisis,...

By Monique Farmer, APR You know that image of a circus performer balancing on a tightrope, juggling flaming torches while the crowd gasps? That’s what leadership can feel like some days — a constant balancing act where one wrong move sends everything tumbling. And if...

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...