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Impact – November 2022

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From serving in the C-suite of companies such as Political Quotient Advisors and Grant Thornton to her current leadership role with the George W. Bush Institute, newly elected Council Chair Mary Moore Hamrick has enjoyed a remarkable career with a focus on learning. Read about her priorities for the Council in the year ahead.

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Nathan Gonzales explains why there’s a difference between “what happened in an election and what politicians think happened” and dives into the issues to listen for as politicians diagnose the midterm results and the implications for 2024.

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Government Relations Compliance Made Simple

The premier government relations compliance firm and online guidebook service covering worldwide lobbying, campaign finance, and procurement lobbying compliance laws.

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The pandemic may have changed how the Council served its members, but it didn’t affect the quality. Learn how the outstanding contributions of Volunteers of the Year Adrienne Marks (left) and Bethany Dame helped bring value to the Council and the public affairs profession during challenging times.

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Public affairs professionals are relying on their issues and reputation management skills to help companies navigate the growing focus on DEI, corporate social engagement and ESG. The Council’s Social Impact Committee Co-chairs Roi Ewell and Maureen Kline discuss how the committee can help provide guidance in that area and priorities for the year ahead.

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Submit Your Innovation Award Nomination

Did you have a successful 2022 Campaign? Tell us about it! Nominations for Innovation Awards close Nov. 21!

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Random House editor Benjamin Dreyer says very is a “dull adverb and encourages duller adjectives.” More often than not, it detracts from the word you’re trying to strengthen. Keep reading for examples of more “Throat-Clearers” and “Wan Intensifiers” to avoid in your writing.

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The Council’s job board is the place to find public affairs jobs from around the world and across industries. This issue spotlights jobs in corporate social responsibility.