Is there a correlation between engaging in challenging tasks and increasing cognitive abilities? Most of us have grown up hearing, “Doing hard things makes you smarter,” but have you ever stopped to consider if it’s true? Does intentionally taking on harder tasks, putting yourself in complex situations or taking on intricate projects result in mastery? […]
Author Archives: Noetic Consultants
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Apr
Apr
During April, one way Noetic celebrated Community College Month was by attending the 2023 American Association of Community Colleges conference and co-presenting alongside the Lumina Foundation on Why Brand Building Matters to the Future of Community Colleges. While at the conference, we met community college leaders from across the country and gained further insight into […]
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Mar
Mar
Next week is the first day of spring, and as I reflect on the change of season, I remember how it aligns with the 3000-year-old Persian celebration of Nowruz. Iran and other pockets of the world will celebrate Nowruz, or new day, to welcome spring and the beauty and revitalization that comes with it. Families […]
For this month’s Noetic blog, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Wendy Zajack, Faculty Director and Associate Professor of the Practice at Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies. Wendy’s work spans across a workforce and student population of five different generations. While this provides countless opportunities for leading and learning, it has its […]
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Jan
Jan
I recently participated in a brand strategy training session for community college marketers and leaders. During the Q&A session, the following question was asked: “Our college continues to lower tuition costs and it feels like we are now battling the perception of being less valuable. How can we combat that?” This question resonated with me […]
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Jan
Jan
It’s common to hit the ground running in a new year and shift our attention to the future. However, taking time to reflect as a team is one of the most powerful tools we can use to grow and get better. Marketing moves at an expeditious pace, and 2022 certainly kept marketers on their toes. […]
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Sep
Sep
At Noetic, we strive to keep our thinking fresh by taking on different perspectives and viewing our work through other people’s lenses. One way we do this is by reading, reading, reading. I recently had a chance to read Daniel Pink’s 2012 work, To Sell is Human and was struck by several of his concepts […]
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Aug
Aug
I remember one morning talking to my pilot husband about the aeronautical principle of lift. Lift is the upward force of wind on a wing that, just like the name connotes, lifts the aircraft off the ground and into the air. Interestingly, an airplane needs a headwind to climb. Some may view headwinds as an […]
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Aug
Aug
Carly Brogan here! With over 4 years of experience in strategic communications and broadcast television, along with a recent master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Georgetown University, I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new Junior Consultant at Noetic! My journey to Noetic was a bit unconventional. Now, I am a few weeks […]
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Jul
Jul
Michael Barry My name is Michael Barry and it is with great enthusiasm that I introduce myself as a new Consultant for Noetic. A steadfast belief in the power of discovering knowledge and an unremitting curiosity to learn has guided my professional journey. Much of my career has been spent developing programs and systems to […]