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Shakira M. Brown is a leadership communication strategist and professional speaker whose expertise is often tapped for comment by the media. Looking to interview Shakira? Please send your request and relevant details to book[at]shakirabrown.com . 

NAGC PIO People: Shakira M. Brown, Leadership Communication Strategist & Soft Skills Maven April 22, 2022 - https://www.piotoolkit.com/blog/nagc-pio-people-shakira-m-brown-leadership-communication-strategist-soft-skills-maven-nj

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So honored to be providing commentary on #negotiation skills on the cover of Wiley's The Membership Management Report Feb 2022 Issue. Today, #softskills development is so important to the overall success of professionals in all roles. Understanding how to #speakwithintent during negotiation situations can help you get more of what you want. 

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In this episode of TASBOcast (The official podcast of the Texas Association of School Business Officials) , TASBO's Becky Bunte and Tom Greer have a conversation with Shakira Brown - a gifted speaker with years of experience teaching others how to effectively communicate. Shakira has two breakout learning sessions planned for the TASBO Engage Conference. Feb. 14, 2022

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Master These Leadership Skills to Optimize Your Team’s Performance 

By Shakira M. Brown , Dec. 2020

Check out my bylined article that advocates 

association leaders becoming more open to applying a range of communication skills help with leading with more precision.

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Successful storytelling  

Build your brand and reputation by leveraging authentic stories.  (09/23/2020)

 

Story marketing allows credit unions to build their brands and reputations by leveraging authentic stories instead of a sales pitch, according to Shakira M. Brown, CEO of SMB Strategic Media.

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Podcast Interview: Laid Off Life 

Talk of Success - NJSBDC at Brookdale

College Podcast - Shakira M. Brown

shares insights on her successful

career and business. March 2021 

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Five Minutes With Shakira M. Brown: Responding To Crisis

Nov. 1, 2020 - PPB Magazine 

PPB spoke with Brown on the need for a crisis communication plan and how to develop it. Read More

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On Aug 10, 2020 Shakira M. Brown featured in ...

This Is a Mostly True Story About…Business Cards

Think Covid kills the centuries-old practice of sharing cards? Think again.

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EXCERPT "...will the coronavirus finally kill the humble business card?

 

One woman who undoubtedly hopes it won’t is Shakira Brown."n. 

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Shakira Brown provides expert commentary in the article titled, "5 TIPS TO HELP WITH SUCCESSFULLY EMPLOYING GENERATION Z"

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Shakira Brown and her firm SMB Strategic Media are featured in an NJBIZ article titled, "PR agencies give small businesses a big presence" highlighting her branding work with small businesses.

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Cover Story:

How to Start a Podcast

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Shakira is  a Black Enterprise Contributor Writer 

How to be a Socially Conscious Business 

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Why Now is the Time to Get Ready For Your 2019 Goals 

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Sales and Marketing Pros, You Are Overlooking Obvious Leads

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Christopher  Hicks: A Hit Maker One Genre at a Time - read more

The One thing You Need to do to Make Your Business Grow

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Why Some Black-Owned Businesses Fail and  how to avoid these mistakes - read more

Shakira provides expert commentary on ways that  photographers can market their services - Read More 

Assorted Media Features 

 

Crain's Chicago Business - The Quick & the Dead"

Shakira is quoted regarding advertising budgets during a downtown -Read More

Shakira shares her years of experience answering "How to Leverage Brand Ambassadors for Your Small Business” - Read More

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