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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 . Learn More About Shakira M. Brown
Florida Society of Association Executives SOURCE (Member Publication): Shakira M. Brown provides expert insights on Leadership in the age of Artificial Intelligence in a featured byline titled, "Leading Through Transformation Why Association Leaders Must Champion Human Communication in Our AI Era"
Next Avenue Featured Thought Leadership: "How to Remain Relevant When Working Remotely " Shakira M. Brown provides expert insights on how remote workers can strengthen their personal brand among their virtual team. Read Here
HR SPOTLIGHT: "Keeping It Ethical: Tricks to Master Positive Workplace Influence" Communication Expert Shakira M. Brown is featured among industry experts providing expert insight on the value of authentic storytelling on influence.
Authority Magazine Feature: Great to be interviewed for a feature in Authority Magazine in which I reveal my TOP 5 Traits that makes certain leaders stand out and achieve extraordinary results. #SoftSkills are critical for leaders to rise to exceptional status.
"Shakira M. Brown of SMB Strategic Media on How Leaders Stay Motivated, Inspired, and Creative When Everyone’s Looking to Them for Answers
An Interview With Cynthia Corsetti"
Meeting Planners International Blog Feature: Shakira M. Brown Communication Expert Speaker and Thought Leaders contributes a bylined feature titled" Pitch with Confidence: Increase Your Public Speaking Comfort Level" Read Full Featured Post Here
National Association of Government Communicators PIO People: Shakira M. Brown, Leadership Communication Strategist & Soft Skills Maven - Read Here
So honored to be providing commentary on #negotiation skills on the cover of Wiley's The Membership Management Report. 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.
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.
Master These Leadership Skills to Optimize Your Team’s Performance
By Shakira M. Brown
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.
Successful storytelling
Build your brand and reputation by leveraging authentic stories.
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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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
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.
EXCERPT "...will the coronavirus finally kill the humble business card?
One woman who undoubtedly hopes it won’t is Shakira Brown."n.
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.
Shakira Brown provides expert commentary in the article titled, "5 TIPS TO HELP WITH SUCCESSFULLY EMPLOYING GENERATION Z"
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Shakira is a Black Enterprise Contributor Writer
How to be a Socially Conscious Business
Why Now is the Time to Get Ready For Your 2019 Goals
Sales and Marketing Pros, You Are Overlooking Obvious Leads
Christopher Hicks: A Hit Maker One Genre at a Time - read more
The One thing You Need to do to Make Your Business Grow
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
US 1 Princeton Magazine Profile Article: Using Live Video for Your Message
Intent-based Selling 101 - By Shakira Brown in MidJersey Business Magazine
Startup Business: Invest in Branding & Marketing Today or Die - Fridge Magazine
Shakira Brown is quoted on Cision.com
Read it: Video a driving force in PR campaigns & pitches