Lessons Learned for Two Years of Starting a Business
For years, several of my mentors encouraged me to venture out on my own and provide strategic counsel and guidance based on my...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Apr 12
- 2 min
The Paradox of Fear: Accepting Your Reality Takes Bravery
(IMAGE: Chadwick Boseman) The protective barriers we build out of fear are often initially necessary. Survival skills. But they can limit...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Mar 25
- 1 min
FAST COMPANY - Why you Should Cut out Jargon From all Workplace Communication
No matter where you work, effective communication means speaking candidly and avoiding platitudes that only confuse and frustrate your...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Mar 5
- 1 min
USA TODAY - Passing on my Mother's Gift of Resiliency to my Daughter
I am honored that USA TODAY published my opinion piece during Women’s History Month about resiliency. And, that I could share my voice,...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Nov 17, 2020
- 1 min
FAST COMPANY - 6 Ways to Root Out Morale-Depleting Fear Among Your Employees
Thank you to Fast Company for publishing my article, "6 ways to root out morale-depleting fear among your employees." Experimentation...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Oct 12, 2020
- 1 min
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL - You've Got a Friend This COVID 9/11
How Carole King Lifted Spirits in New York After the Infamous 2001 Attacks. The Wall Street Journal published my article, “You’ve Got a...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Aug 4, 2020
- 1 min
SUPPY CHAIN BRAIN - Pandemic as Pivot: How will your Company Emerge from COVID-19?
Supply networks slowed, and some halted as COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruptions. From mechanical equipment to medical supplies...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Jun 30, 2020
- 2 min
Why a Reemphasis on Creating a Niche is Important in Today's Market
How do you put your ideas into action at any stage of your career and develop a niche with today’s marketplace in mind?
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Jun 16, 2020
- 4 min
The Importance of Creative Conversations Now
At two years old, my daughter spilled some finger paint on her drawing and said, “Uh oh.” I responded, “I see a Kandinsky, Basquiat or...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- May 7, 2020
- 2 min
Why Brand Ambassador + Employee Advocacy Programs Matter Now
Business Response to Employees During the Global Pandemic Will Impact Bottom Lines for Many Years On March 11, 2020, I delivered my last...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Feb 18, 2020
- 2 min
The Legal S/ant Podcast - Say Yes to the Things You Don't Think You Can Do: Part 2
In the second half of The Legal S/ant podcast, I enjoyed chatting with two exceptional people, Vanessa Petrea and Jessica Jaramillo,...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Feb 10, 2020
- 1 min
AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA (ALM) - Linking Content Into the Client Experience
One of the most effective components of marketing is thought leadership content. With today’s available palette of media tools, law firms...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Jan 29, 2020
- 3 min
Empowering Employees as Thought Leaders in Professional Services
How Should Professional Services Firms Create and Implement an Employee Advocacy Program? I am often asked for a how-to-guide to create...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Jan 27, 2020
- 2 min
The Legal S/lant Podcast - Say Yes to the Things You Don't Think You Can Do
Early in my career I had a tremendous opportunity to work on a project directly with the highest commanding officer in the Marines, the...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Jan 15, 2020
- 3 min
New Decade, New You? How I Embrace My Imperfections.
It is a new decade. No matter where you look, you cannot escape ads promising a better you in two weeks. Every January, especially at the...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Dec 11, 2019
- 1 min
Linking Content into the Client Journey – How Content Experience Drives Higher Client Engagement
It was a pleasure to be a guest on Good2BSocial’s Legal Marketing 2.0 Podcast with Guy Alvarez to define content experience and explain...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Nov 21, 2019
- 1 min
Chief Dot Connector
As a Chief Dot Connector, I have the privilege of connecting the dots among strategy, technology, service offerings and products.
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Nov 8, 2019
- 3 min
Nostalgia in Professional Services Marketing
Should Your Firm Take a Step Back in 2020 to Help it Move Forward? Nostalgia is recognized as a valuable marketing tool in influencing...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Oct 10, 2019
- 3 min
The CMO/CFO Relationship: An Adversary or Your Greatest Ally?
In many organizations and law firms, the CMO must work with the CFO even before a final budget is presented to the decision makers of a...
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Jennifer S. Bankston
- Sep 26, 2019
- 2 min
Addressing Complex Intercultural Issues
By utilizing multinational business and travel experiences in communications, negotiations and an understanding of local cultures,
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