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)....
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Jun 14, 2016 | E'ship, Networking
Last week I was on a panel with one of my early mentors, Robbie Hardy. It was a treat to be able to discuss her involvement in the beginning of my entrepreneurial career and to stand in testament to the results of all the hard work we both did during that time....
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Jan 27, 2014 | Networking, Uncategorized, What-Not
January is National Mentoring Month. Mentors are crucial, and I'm proud to be a mentor to some wonderful people and to have been mentored by some awesome folks. But there's more to mentoring than just offering great advice and sounding board services. When I look back...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | May 24, 2013 | Writing/How to Write
May is Young Achievers & Leaders Month, so before it gets gone, here's a slide deck I present at leadership programs: The Power of Your Ideas. Please share with the up-and-coming leaders in your life. The Power of Your Ideas: Writing for Advocacy from Margot...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Apr 22, 2013 | Content & Content Operations, Writing/How to Write
I was lucky enough to meet Wyndham Robertson early in my career and to say she influenced me greatly is an understatement. Her indelible Southern charm, easy style, incredible smarts and unending generosity not only helped me become a better writer, but opened doors...
