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Stephan Hovnanian

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Musings and Observations

The other categories under Body of Work are meant to highlight my professional writing. This section is for the more traditional approach to a "Blog": shorter, sometimes random insights and observations into areas of interest.

Reflecting on a core values challenge

Published: November 27, 2020 | Filed Under: Blog

Values are like premium ingredients. Incorporating them into your work means big things and I have my team to prove it.

Adopt these communication norms for better meetings, emails and chat messages

Published: July 8, 2020 | Filed Under: Blog

Little tweaks in how you communicate can create an exponentially better environment for productivity, collaboration, and culture.

Data can lead, but only if you know where you’re going

Published: April 14, 2020 | Filed Under: Blog

Flashy data points make great headlines. But data without context is nothing more than a number.

Say it with me: engagement doesn’t pay bills

Published: February 14, 2020 | Filed Under: Blog

Unless you’re selling directly on social channels, don’t expect “ROI” from social media marketing. It’s a fool’s errand in the long run. Do this instead.

What a kick in the butt taught me about trust

Published: August 5, 2019 | Filed Under: Blog

Everyone needs a good kick in the butt at some point in their professional career. Mine changed my whole outlook on what it means to bring my best self to work every day.

Applying a Red Thread Mindset to Training and Sales Presentations

Published: September 27, 2018 | Filed Under: Blog

Not all great talks happen on a keynote stage with lapel mics and big flat-screen TVs behind you. Effective presentations can happen anywhere from sales pitches to internal training when you apply the Red Thread.

One Simple Change to Get ROI from Social Media

Published: September 27, 2018 | Filed Under: Blog

If you can’t make this one change, you have no hope of any measurable return from social at your organization.

The ROI of social media conversation

Published: January 24, 2018 | Filed Under: Blog

What’s the ROI to executives of getting more active on social media? I have a simple answer.

Social Signals and the Engagement Matrix

Published: January 24, 2018 | Filed Under: Blog

All that sucking up you’re doing by liking, commenting, and sharing to build your personal brand is actually worth it. Don’t stop. Although you might want to refine your tactics based on these four layers of social engagement.

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