Communications Alumni Network
A blog for the global network of Northeastern organizational communicators
Five steps to building a personal brand
How do you build a personal brand that distinguishes you from others? You start by recognizing what a personal brand is not. It’s not a product. And it is not based on how many followers you have on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn accounts. Your brand is...
Winning Olympic Gold
The buzzer hit zero. The game wasn’t over. The buzzer hit zero again. The game still wasn’t over. We went into a shootout, five shooters required. The game still wasn’t over. The shootout went into sudden death. We scored. The game wasn’t over. Maddie Rooney made one...
My capstone experience
I am a learner. I love reading articles, books, taking courses – you name it. If I can learn from it, I’m in. But, even so, it took me a while to go back and get my master’s degree. I knew it would be an investment, and because of that, I wanted to choose wisely. I...
My capstone experience
I am a learner. I love reading articles, books, taking courses – you name it. If I can learn from it, I’m in. But, even so, it took me a while to go back and get my master’s degree. I knew it would be an investment, and because of that, I wanted to choose wisely. I...
Becoming a Northeastern Alumni Ambassador
When I was studying at Northeastern University, I had heard about the Northeastern University Alumni Office and community. Based on my understanding at least in some Chinese universities, an alumni office aims to connect alumnus who have already gained great...
The importance of cultivating cultural awareness at work
Becoming culturally aware, however, requires understanding what “culture” means. “’Culture’ is very dynamic and complex,” says Dr. Patty Goodman, cross-cultural communication faculty lead for Northeastern’s Master of Science in Corporate and Organizational...