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  • A Festivus Grievance and Free Mittens

    On December 23, communications professionals gathered virtually to celebrate Festivus. The event, hosted by internal communications community ICology, was an homage to the snarky holiday that originated on the sitcom Seinfeld where loved ones gather to air their grievances, share feats of strength, and the only decoration needed to celebrate the occasion is a metal pole. The event began […]

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    January 12, 2023
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  • 16 Questions: Year-in-Review Reflection

    “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ― Søren Kierkegaard Each year-end, I make a point to spend some time reflecting on the previous twelve months. Looking back on the previous year gives me a sense of clarity as the new year begins. I take some time to remember my big wins […]

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    December 28, 2022
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  • Consistency Builds Trust

    Consistency Builds Trust

    Why is consistency so important, especially in employee communication? Consistency builds trust. Consider the anxiety you would experience if every Chick-Fil-A location let their staff make their famous chicken sandwich however they liked. The Phoenix locations use banana peppers instead of pickles. The Seattle locations decide not to use breading, but serve the sandwich oven-roasted. […]

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    July 8, 2020
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  • How I Became a Morning Person

    How I Became a Morning Person

    Beginning this month, I made a major life change: I became a morning person. Who says you have to wait for January 1st to roll around in order to decide to make improvements to your life? I chose the first Monday in June, and here’s how I did it: 1.       Determination I can’t tell you […]

    kristinmcooke

    June 17, 2016
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  • The Skimm

    The Skimm

    A good friend told me about “The Skimm” when we were chatting about ways we get the news. The discussion revolved around the premise that, as far as news is concerned, it’s not same-old, same-old. Now more than ever people are getting their news digitally, which brings us back to “The Skimm.” “The Skimm” is […]

    kristinmcooke

    May 22, 2016
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  • Book Review: “You are a Badass”

    Book Review: “You are a Badass”

    Last Spring, my Revenue & Referral group decided to read and discuss “You are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life” by Jen Sincero. I found it in the self-help section at Barnes & Noble, which was appropriate since the author claims on the back cover it’s the […]

    kristinmcooke

    April 21, 2016
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  • Meta Women’s Network Spotlight

    Meta Women’s Network Spotlight

    I started as the Marketing Coordinator at Meta on November 9, 2015. I was drawn to Meta by our humanitarian mission and reputation as a community bank. Meta has given me the opportunity to be a part of an amazing team and work alongside some of the best in the industry.  Before Meta, I worked […]

    kristinmcooke

    April 5, 2016
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  • Book Review: “The Go-Giver”

    Book Review: “The Go-Giver”

    Through the Embe Women’s Leadership Program I was paired with a mentor. I personally requested City Councilwomen Christine Erickson because I know we share many of the same values. I look forward to posting about my year of mentorship in a few months. But for today, I’m reviewing the book she gave to read during […]

    kristinmcooke

    April 4, 2016
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  • What I’ve learned from the Strength Development Inventory

    What I’ve learned from the Strength Development Inventory

    Upon the commencement of one’s new position at MetaBank, the Learning & Development department has you take the SDI assessment. From their website, the Strength Deployment Inventory “helps people understand themselves by helping them understand the motives that drive their behaviors. It also helps them understand the motives that drive the behaviors of others. By increasing self-awareness […]

    kristinmcooke

    April 1, 2016
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  • Looking Up

    Looking Up

    All summer I have been training for a half marathon. I’ve found a running plan where I do two short runs and one long run a week. I still don’t love running, it’s work. But the cycle of setting goals and achieving them keeps me going. While scrolling through Pinterest last weekend, I found an […]

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    July 22, 2015
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