SOCIETY NEWS

Global Diversity Awareness Month
During October, Global Diversity Awareness Month pays tribute to the diverse minds and beliefs held by various cultures around the world. To honor this observance, SMPS member Alexandra Brown shares a

The Power of No
We’re in a rare moment in the A/E/C industries when, for many of us, there’s more work available in the marketplace than there is staff to execute it. While this

Leading With Authenticity
Leaders are made, not born. That was a session I attended at an SMPS conference in Portland, OR, in 1999. The session was led by Ted Sive, FSMPS, and Bill

Member Spotlight: Vanessa Martinez
In our member spotlight, Vanessa Martinez, CPSM, takes time out of her day to chat with SMPS. Vanessa is regional pursuit manager for Psomas. She has been a member of

Plan Today for Tomorrow’s Success
Most marketers and business developers have a knack for planning. From proposal deadlines and branding launches to industry networking and client meetings, it’s good practice to think about what lies

SMPS Advances: October 2022
To provide transparency and expand member engagement, SMPS HQ provides an executive summary of the board of directors’ discussions and decisions following each regular meeting. The eight-member board of directors

SMPS Advances: August 2022
To provide transparency and expand member engagement, SMPS HQ provides an executive summary of the board of directors’ discussions and decisions following each regular meeting. The eight-member board of directors

Lessons From the Trail
Lessons From the Trail: From Rocks and Roots to the Big Picture “Did you have a nice trip?” If you were to go hiking with my spouse and me, you’d

Focusing on Lessons of Wisdom
It has been an immense honor leading SMPS as president. In a position of high visibility and responsibility, I knew my presidency needed purpose and a commitment to continuing to

Don’t Blink!
Do you recall as a kid feeling the summer would never end? I remember being so bored—nearly every day! Even the two-week Christmas holiday felt like forever. Now it seems




