Personality styles vary depending on individual abilities, group dynamics and opportunities. At our recent staff retreat, we surveyed the team …
Betsie’s Best
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As midterms approach, female candidates lag behind their male counterparts. A recent panel of women elected officials revealed some interesting …
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My visit to Africa this summer was the trip of a lifetime: a safari in the Serengeti, sailing and snorkeling …
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One of my friends likes nothing more than to ensnare me in wearying debates. Given that we are polar political …
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Some people call me a networker extraordinaire, and that moniker has helped me make great connections. While meeting new people …
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World Elephant Day highlighted the fact that in 1800, there were 26 million elephants in Africa; in 1900, 5 million; …
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Our country seems more divisive than ever. Where are the days when we could respectfully debate, even learn from a …
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I sit in my office with phones and internet down. Staff has scattered to coffee shops, and our provider cannot …
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At my recent Sweet Briar College (SBC) reunion, I was impressed at the masterful reinvention of this small liberal arts …
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I love napping and wish my office had a comfy couch. While there are drawbacks to napping, such as waking …
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Growing up in New Orleans meant cabbage ball during spring. It was not until I went away to college that …
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International dignitaries recently gathered to celebrate New Orleans’ Tricentennial. Our then mayor, Mitch Landrieu, said, “There is nothing stoic about …
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This month, I will have an amazing experience — crewing on the tall ship Oosterschelde, traveling from Pensacola to commemorate …
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Last year, the number of drug overdose deaths outnumbered the number of murders in greater New Orleans. Every day, men …
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The mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has revived the country’s contentious gun control debate, this time activated …
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I got to know Lindy Boggs in the 1970s when she became the first woman elected to Congress, winning her …
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With two Gen-X sons and a staff of mostly millennials, I recognize their different perspectives. That’s why the designation, Xennial, …
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For years I went out of town for Mardi Gras because realistically, it is challenging to get work done among …
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January. A time to look forward. Yet the future is void of meaning if we do not reflect on the …
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https://vimeo.com/220476415
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Confession: I’m not a huge football fan; yet, recently, I have found myself caught in the excitement that a winning …
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God puts people in your life for a reason. Last week I received a call from a young friend sobbing. …
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John Shoup splits his time between New Orleans and St. Croix, which still suffers the ravages of hurricanes Irma and …
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https://vimeo.com/239491222
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At Gambel Communications, we always stress the importance of creating great connections and meaningful relationships, whether with clients, colleagues or …
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New Orleans routinely ranks among the top places to visit in the world.
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In January 2017, when we first emailed The New Orleans 100 eNewsletter to 20,000 plus readers, we were thrilled to …
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https://vimeo.com/233016593
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Besides my parents, my role models are Lindy Boggs, former U.S. Congresswoman and Ambassador to the Vatican, and Sr. Shirley …