Jennifer S. BankstonAug 2, 20212 minLessons Learned for Two Years of Starting a BusinessFor years, several of my mentors encouraged me to venture out on my own and provide strategic counsel and guidance based on my...
Jennifer S. BankstonApr 12, 20212 minThe 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...
Jennifer S. BankstonMar 25, 20211 minFAST 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...
Jennifer S. BankstonNov 17, 20201 minFAST COMPANY - 6 Ways to Root Out Morale-Depleting Fear Among Your EmployeesThank you to Fast Company for publishing my article, "6 ways to root out morale-depleting fear among your employees." Experimentation...
Jennifer S. BankstonOct 12, 20201 minTHE WALL STREET JOURNAL - You've Got a Friend This COVID 9/11How Carole King Lifted Spirits in New York After the Infamous 2001 Attacks. The Wall Street Journal published my article, “You’ve Got a...
Jennifer S. BankstonAug 4, 20201 minSUPPY 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...
Jennifer S. BankstonJun 16, 20204 minThe Importance of Creative Conversations NowAt two years old, my daughter spilled some finger paint on her drawing and said, “Uh oh.” I responded, “I see a Kandinsky, Basquiat or...
Jennifer S. BankstonFeb 18, 20202 minThe Legal S/ant Podcast - Say Yes to the Things You Don't Think You Can Do: Part 2In the second half of The Legal S/ant podcast, I enjoyed chatting with two exceptional people, Vanessa Petrea and Jessica Jaramillo,...
Jennifer S. BankstonJan 27, 20202 minThe Legal S/lant Podcast - Say Yes to the Things You Don't Think You Can DoEarly in my career I had a tremendous opportunity to work on a project directly with the highest commanding officer in the Marines, the...
Jennifer S. BankstonNov 8, 20193 minNostalgia in Professional Services MarketingShould Your Firm Take a Step Back in 2020 to Help it Move Forward? Nostalgia is recognized as a valuable marketing tool in influencing...
Jennifer S. BankstonOct 10, 20193 minThe 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...
Jennifer S. BankstonApr 11, 20163 minHow Austin's Business Culture Inspires Entrepreneurial SuccessRead any headline about the fastest growing cities in America, and Austin is among the top of the list. After all, it unseated Silicon...
Jennifer S. BankstonOct 20, 20154 minKermit the Frog: Leadership Tips from the Most Famous MuppetOriginally Published in Today's Parent. Like many couples, my husband and I chose to write our own wedding vows. Our relationship had...