Kann Advisory Group : PERSONAL: Making A Holiday RUN At Crohns Disease

Friday, November 25, 2011

PERSONAL: Making A Holiday RUN At Crohns Disease

Hi Everyone... Hope your post Thanksgiving Holiday finds your resting a bit instead of running for your Holiday Shopping lives. On Wednesday, in fact, I drove by Best Buy only to see what many of you have seen - I'm sure. A few dozen people camped out in anticipation of the doors opening at midnight on Thanksgiving. In other words, the hustle comes before the holiday. Everyone's focused on something - right? :)

This is the season when people attempt to do good things for others - right? Running through the stores is one way. But here's another - which hits home in the Kann Family.

As I write this, my wife is on her own "run" - with no shopping bags, just a the hope of helping people in need. Next weekend in Las Vegas, she's running a half-marathon - which she's done before - but this one is different.

Our daughter Hailey

In April, our oldest daughter Hailey was diagnosed with Crohn's disease - an inflammatory disease of the intestines in which the body's immune system attacks the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn's tends to present itself initially in the teens and ...twenties and has no cure. Treatment options are restricted to controlling the symptoms and preventing relapse. Obviously we're not the only family faced with this - perhaps you know of others.

In addition to being a dedicated runner, Kimberly is also an amazing mother and a special role model to say the least. THIS half-marathon benefits Crohn's... and comes with a clear purpose. The goal is to raise money, help awareness and fund research. Nine years ago my dad passed away from colon cancer which only adds to my/our personal interest in trying to make a difference. A few weekends ago we spent the day at a Crohn's Seminar to learn more and see how we can help others.

I'm providing a link to Kimberly's "FUNDRAISING WEBSITE". www.active.com/donate/vegas11centralfl/LVKKann

It provides details on Hailey, her disease and the more than 1.4 million Americans suffering from Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. It also allows you to make an easy tax-deductible online donation toward Kimberly's effort. I appreciate you taking the time to perhaps be a part of this GREAT cause and send my wife and her dedicated efforts to Vegas as the Top Fundraiser. (She's getting close) As with any holiday giving - no gift is too small and your name will be posted on her web page.

I wish you all some relaxation today and throughout the holiday season. Thanks for any help you might be able to offer.

Kraig

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Finding Success in Business - My Tip of the Week

In starting HTK MEDIA, joining LPGA as its Chief Communications Officer, and now leading Kann Advisory Group, I've learned more about daily organization and the importance of networking and business relationships than I had in all my years of working in television. Most people just go to work, do their job and head for home with little structure to their day. The good people come to work, create ideas and spend the day trying to make a difference - bringing others up in the process.

Tip - Be a "Difference-Maker." Business relationships that last are formed through using personal experiences to help build the brand of others. The key to keeping them? Confidence and delivering on the ideas you're selling. With all that, your brand sells itself.

The "Why" Behind This Blog

Sitting in the Golf Channel television studio back in 2010 during a lengthy rain delay, I decided that idle time needs a purpose. What could I do to put my experiences in front of an audience and help others become better? And thus ... a blog was born in between hosting a pre-game and post-game show.

First of all, these thoughts are my own.

I've spent twenty-five years in front of the camera as an anchor and network host at Golf Channel/NBC.

So aside from talking on TV, you might ask ..."what does this guy really know beyond teleprompters and make-up and what has he really done?" Good question ... here's the list:

* Leadership and Team Building
* Strategic Communications and Marketing
* Brand Management and Elevation
* Message and Content Development
* Traditional, Social and Digital Media Expansion
* Media Coaching and Presentation Skills Training
* Broadcast Talent, Spokesperson and Brand Ambassador

I was blessed to spend an equally rewarding five-plus as Chief Communications Officer at the LPGA. I've seen plenty in the world of professional and collegiate sports, media, broadcast television and corporate communications. I've elevated the brands of blue chip corporations and senior executives through strategic messaging and delivering for them on stages in front of big audiences that matter to them.

In November 2016, I officially formed Kann Advisory Group with designs on using my experience to elevate people, brands and events through strategic media and marketing communications. For years, I've built and delivered creative messages and worked to lift the brand images of others. So... this is the place where I'll share my thoughts on what I've experienced traveling around the world building brands and delivering messages over the years.

"I get tremendous satisfaction from the creation and development of ideas that get results, strategic concepts that get people and brands noticed, and I will always push people to be better." Kraig Kann

I post about Media Messaging, Media Coaching, Individual Branding, Public Speaking, and other professional tips and personal stories that have helped me along my career path.

I'ts my belief that it's not just about finding a platform - its about building one and then using what you've built to do something special that adds value to others. I hope you enjoy and I always welcome your feedback.

Enjoy!

Kraig

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