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Beyond Stigma

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Throughout history, countless individuals have made outstanding contributions to our world, all while living with various mental health challenges. From artists, writers, athletes and musicians to explorers, activists, industrialists and scientists, these individuals changed the world. They bear witness to the tremendous value of moving beyond the stigma and stereotypes that force [...]

Insights from Netroots Nation: Storytelling Wins the Internet

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Vanguard's Brandi Horton and Rosemari Ochoa stop for a picture with Elizabeth Warren at Netroots Nation in Rhode Island, June 2012.

We’re communicators. We all understand the value of storytelling to motivate people to take action, make change, and improve the world.

On Day 2 of Netroots Nation, storytelling was my meme. The [...]

One Minute with Joe Kelly

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VC Executive Vice President Joe Kelly with his granddaughter Josie

Joe Kelly has been with Vanguard for 17 years and is the Executive Vice President. Learn more about Joe on his Leadership Page.

Vanguard just celebrated its 25th anniversary; in one word describe:

The PR industry in 1987: Undervalued

The PR industry today: Respected

The PR industry in 2037: [...]

Remembering a patient listener and extraordinary communicator, Saul Solorzano

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Photo courtesy of Franklin Garcia

Though it may not seem to be the case, any great communicator has to be a great listener as well, and there is no doubt that Saul Solorzano was just that. I met Saul more than 20 years ago when I was just learning to speak Spanish. Though [...]

Journalism: A Degree of Distinction

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Late last week, a headline from our local “Patch” news service caught my attention – Police: Group of Teens Cause $1,500 in Damage at General’s Ridge Golf Course. I opened the story expecting to find names and ages attached to the accusation, but there were none. In fact, other than a description that the [...]