by Margot Carmichael Lester | Jun 2, 2020 | Best Practice, What-Not
We, white business owners and colleagues, need to do better. Even if we've been working toward an anti-racist world this whole time, we need to work harder now. "Racism isn’t just Black people’s problem; it’s everyone’s problem because it erodes the fabric of...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Mar 31, 2020 | What-Not
Stay-at-home orders can make you feel a little nutty.(Me in 1980. Not sure why I had my pants on my head, or why my Dad had the camera ready) Advice for managing emotions during the pandemic Dealing with the physical health challenges of a pandemic, especially during...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Mar 18, 2020 | What-Not
Animal reminds you to breathe, via GIPHY These are strange days, indeed. Even if you're a pro at working remotely, even if you like a cave-like existence, forced isolation can be emotionally challenging. I asked my good friend Fox Vernon, a professional therapist, to...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Feb 11, 2020 | What-Not
How to show freelancers you care, this week and every week. Like a lot of agencies, we rely on freelancers. And as a former freelancer myself, I work hard to follow that old golden rule and treat people like I'd want to be treated. Here are some tips for showing your...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Dec 17, 2019 | What-Not
If you're still looking for gift ideas for writers, co-workers and friends on your list -- or for that pesky office Secret Santa gift -- I've got you covered. Gifts for co-workersMore gift ideas for anyone on your list (branded content created for Staples)Gift ideas...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Nov 20, 2019 | What-Not
to high school journalists It meant a lot to me as a high school journalist to meet and learn from pros already in the field. Luckily, one of my Dad's best friends and poker buddies was the editor of the local paper, Jim Shumaker (on whom the Shoe cartoon was based)....
