http://www.davisandco.com/blog/ Alison Davis shares her unique and sometimes provocative perspectives on communicating with employees in these challenging times. Join the discussion, pose questions and make comments. en-us Copyright 2010 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:10:43 -0500 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:36:46 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss I've fallen way behind on my reading—when I'm writing a book I have trouble finding time to read books—but I always make time for The Economist. Why? Because the publication (which immodestly calls itself the "authoritative weekly newspaper focusing on... http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/03/why_i_love_the.html http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/03/why_i_love_the.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:10:43 -0500 Last night I dreamt about Elvis Presley, the young, beautiful Elvis—before the pills, pork barbecue and polyester jumpsuits made him fat and sad. In the dream, I was arguing with Elvis, trying to convince him not to do something. But... http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/02/when_no_one_eve.html http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/02/when_no_one_eve.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:58:05 -0500 I am fascinated by books that explore what motivates people—because I seek insights that will help me communicate more effectively. That’s why I picked up Buying In (The Secret Dialogue Between What We Buy and Who We Are) by Rob... http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/02/110_books_in_20_2.html http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/02/110_books_in_20_2.html Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:13:32 -0500 Last month, I facilitated a series of workshops on communication planning. Seeking inspiration as I prepared for the sessions, I went to my pile of books and found The Little Blue Book of Marketing (subtitle: Build A Killer Plan in... http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/02/110_books_in_20_1.html http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/02/110_books_in_20_1.html Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:24:44 -0500 Pop quiz. What are the most compelling headline words/phrases? Answer: "You" and "How to." That's because we human beings are fascinated by ourselves ("Are you talking to me?") and are equally interested in learning how to make our lives easier... http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/02/hot_in_video_ho.html http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/02/hot_in_video_ho.html Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:10:20 -0500 It’s probably too early in the year to report that I have discovered my favorite book of 2010, but time will tell if I find another book as original, moving and useful as What It Is by Lynda Barry. What... http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/110_books_in_20.html http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/110_books_in_20.html Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:09:51 -0500 A communication organization I know and love is offering the following learning session: "Mobilizing Employee Attitudes, Strategies to Build and Maintain Workforce Consent: The Politics of Employee Communication." Huh? I don't know what the title means, but if it was... http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/please_please_p.html http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/please_please_p.html Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:53:15 -0500 I like to follow food trends, because I believe that what and how people eat is a leading indicator for other behaviors and preferences. So here's an interesting one: People have broadened their definition of "fast food" to mean more... http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/how_fast_is_you.html http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/how_fast_is_you.html Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:26:04 -0500 Here I am just a few weeks into the new year and already my resolutions are slipping. I vowed to read 110 books in 2010 . . . so far I have read one. And I know you're not going... http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/guest_book_revi.html http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/guest_book_revi.html Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:23:24 -0500 I don't even stay up until 11:30 (and I've never seen Conan O'Brien), but I've been following the NBC/Leno/Conan story anyway. But not until I read Simon Dumenco's blog in Advertising Age did I understand why. Conan, writes Mr. Dumenco,... http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/why_care_about.html http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/why_care_about.html Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00:00 -0500 When helping our clients improve their communication vehicles, the conversation often turns to employees' expectations about timeliness, transparency, simplicity and other key communication attributes. For better or worse, these expectations are increasing because employees apply the same criteria to internal... http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/updates_minute.html http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/updates_minute.html Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:18:00 -0500 Ah, early January. Time to forget what we didn’t accomplish last year, and focus on what we resolve to do during 365 days ahead. My resolution is to continue my rapid (and sometimes rabid) reading program. But I’ve set aside... http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/resolution_110.html http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/resolution_110.html Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:10:30 -0500 Reading The New York Times over the holiday weekend, I came across an article about the troubles facing Design Within Reach, the home-furnishings company dedicated to popularizing modern design. The company has brought in a new CEO, John Edelman, who... http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/great_definitio.html http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/great_definitio.html Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:32:24 -0500 Start by getting some inspiration from Advertising Age's piece on The Most Important Websites of the past decade. On the list are some you'd expect: Google, Yahoo, Facebook, YouTube, Amazon and Wikipedia. But also included are some you might not... http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/need_to_improve.html http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2010/01/need_to_improve.html Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:32:45 -0500 I don’t need socks or a flannel nightgown. I don’t want a self-improvement book or a kitchen appliance. What I need is inspiration, especially in the dark days of January, when I'll be desperate for ideas, seeking help thinking outside... http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2009/12/what_i_want_for.html http://www.davisandco.com/blog/archives/2009/12/what_i_want_for.html Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:34:56 -0500