How Pop Culture Writer Grows into Senior Editor Job - Mark Graham

In Chapter 8 of 19 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, pop culture writer and editor Mark Graham shares how his new VH1 senior editor role compares with his previous pop culture news writing positions. Graham enjoys the challenge managing multiple interest areas and setting writing team direction to develop narrative stories across topics including network television content as well as online specific programming and content. Graham is currently a senior editor at MTV Networks. Previously he worked in editing and writing roles at New York Magazine and Gawker Media. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in English.

How Outreach and Reciprocity Play into TV Show Social Media Strategy - Mark Graham

In Chapter 7 of 19 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, pop culture writer and editor Mark Graham shares how the blogging commenter culture he discussed in his first Capture Your Flag interview is evolving across online social media. Now working at Viacom's VH1, Graham finds onsite commenter culture insufficient to build fan and viewer relationships. Social media effectiveness also rests on individual outreach - going to fans and viewers where they tweet, update, and blog - as well as engaging in a quid pro quo game of reciprocity. Graham is currently a senior editor at MTV Networks. Previously he worked in editing and writing roles at New York Magazine and Gawker Media. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in English.

How Social Media Transparency Increases Fan and Follower Loyalty - Mark Graham

In Chapter 6 of 19 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, pop culture writer and editor Mark Graham shares how transparent writing and blogging styles are becoming more prevalent in big media, including at Viacom where he works. Corporate media and publishing companies are realizing the value of engaging audiences as individuals. Readers and fans are progressively demanding personalized interaction on Twitter exchanges, Facebook posts, and blog comments. By showcasing the people behind the corporate responses, Graham finds companies develop closer bonds with audiences and build more loyal customer bases. He provides examples from his experiences connecting to the Twilight fan community via the VH1 show "The Fab Life." Graham is currently a senior editor at MTV Networks. Previously he worked in editing and writing roles at New York Magazine and Gawker Media. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in English.

How Transparency Improves Writing and Blogging - Mark Graham

In Chapter 5 of 19 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, pop culture writer and editor Mark Graham shares how his blogging and writing experience has taught him to be more transparent. Graham's online and offline personas are the same. Over time, his online personal has become the same voice as his everyday one, instead of a fictional character or persona. This allows him to better interact with his audience via exchanging feedback and comments. Graham is currently a senior editor at MTV Networks. Previously he worked in editing and writing roles at New York Magazine and Gawker Media. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in English.

How to Be Resourceful Using a Can-Do Attitude at Work - Mark Graham

In Chapter 4 of 19 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, Michigan-born pop culture writer and editor Mark Graham shares how he developed a "can-do" attitude growing up in Detroit. Graham embraces this open-minded and positive approach to volunteer time and opportunity when he sees a way he can help. Graham is currently a senior editor at MTV Networks. Previously he worked in editing and writing roles at New York Magazine and Gawker Media. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in English.

How Volunteering for Projects Helps Entertainment Career Develop - Mark Graham

In Chapter 3 of 19 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, pop culture writer and editor Mark Graham shares how volunteering for work projects throughout his career has broadened his skills and created opportunities for advancement. Graham leaves a publishing job at New York Magazine for a job at Viacom and MTV Networks working at VH1. By volunteering on new projects he takes initiative to learn and also expose his talents to others in the company. Graham is currently a senior editor at MTV Networks. Previously he worked in editing and writing roles at New York Magazine and Gawker Media. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in English.

How VH1 Pop Culture Editor Gets Start in Web TV - Mark Graham

In Chapter 2 of 19 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, pop culture writer and editor Mark Graham shares how his online writing and editorial roles are now overlapping with web series development at VH1. Graham previously worked at VH1 on digital initiatives that did not include television. After returning to VH1 after time at New York Magazine, Graham focuses on Internet and television blended content, including network show extras as well as original online programming. Graham is currently a senior editor at MTV Networks. Previously he worked in editing and writing roles at New York Magazine and Gawker Media. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in English.

How Job Change to VH1 Helps Editor Align Ambition With Opportunity - Mark Graham

In Chapter 1 of 19 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, pop culture writer and editor Mark Graham shares how he decided to leave an online editorial and writing position at New York Magazine for a senior editor role at VH1. Graham identifies opportunities to work with and support a broader writing team. Moreover, as a pop culture and media lover, Graham joins VH1 to be part of an integrated media experience that more fully embraces the intersection of web and TV. Graham is currently a senior editor at MTV Networks. Previously he worked in editing and writing roles at New York Magazine and Gawker Media. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in English.

How to Encourage a Culture of Innovation in Education - Louise Davis Langheier

In Chapter 9 of 9 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, non-profit founder and executive Louise Davis Langheier shares how she encourages innovation in education by promoting health education and life skills in the context of education. In today's education setting, Langheier sees significant opportunity to increase heath education and life skills curriculum in the classroom. Her team prioritizes communication on this issue when speaking at conferences, meeting with education leaders, and working with schools. Langheier is founder and CEO of Peer Health Exchange (http://www.peerhealthexchange.com ), a non-profit that trains college students to teach health education in public high schools. She graduated Yale University with a B.A. in History and serves on the board of directors of Dwight Hall at Yale, the center for public service and social justice.

How Evaluation and Testing Improve Curriculum Design - Louise Davis Langheier

In Chapter 8 of 9 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, non-profit founder and executive Louise Davis Langheier shares how evaluation and testing inform health education curriculum design. As her organization Peer Health Exchange develops, Langheier looks to invest more in pre- and post- testing to complement on the ground student and teacher feedback. Langheier is founder and CEO of Peer Health Exchange (http://www.peerhealthexchange.com ), a non-profit that trains college students to teach health education in public high schools. She graduated Yale University with a B.A. in History and serves on the board of directors of Dwight Hall at Yale, the center for public service and social justice.

How to Structure a College Student Leadership Program - Louise Davis Langheier

In Chapter 7 of 9 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, non-profit founder and executive Louise Davis Langheier details how Peer Health Exchange teaches leadership to its volunteers. The organization designs a tiered leadership development structure for its volunteer student teachers. Langheier offers ways this tiered leadership and management structure allows for development as well as classroom teaching competency. The individual and group leadership skills prepare college volunteers for post-college careers. Langheier is founder and CEO of Peer Health Exchange (http://www.peerhealthexchange.com ), a non-profit that trains college students to teach health education in public high schools. She graduated Yale University with a B.A. in History and serves on the board of directors of Dwight Hall at Yale, the center for public service and social justice.

How to Make Teaching an Aspirational Career - Louise Davis Langheier

In Chapter 6 of 9 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, non-profit founder and executive Louise Davis Langheier notes the challenges which prevent top college students from pursuing teaching careers. She then offers ideas to overcome these challenges and better position teaching as an aspirational, holistic, and fulfilling career option. Langheier reviews incentive structures, career paths, and holistic learning as ways that would drive college graduate teaching interest above and beyond specific programs such as Teach for America. Langheier is founder and CEO of Peer Health Exchange (http://www.peerhealthexchange.com ), a non-profit that trains college students to teach health education in public high schools. She graduated Yale University with a B.A. in History and serves on the board of directors of Dwight Hall at Yale, the center for public service and social justice.

How Teaching Social and Emotional Health Improves Education - Louise Davis Langheier

In Chapter 5 of 9 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, non-profit founder and executive Louise Davis Langheier shares her view that education is about empowering individuals to succeed in life and society. She notes this empowerment comes from a confluence of academic skills and social and emotional health development. Langheier finds satisfaction seeing momentum continue on this blended learning perspective, but notes there is much work to be done to make it standard practice. Langheier is founder and CEO of Peer Health Exchange (http://www.peerhealthexchange.com ), a non-profit that trains college students to teach health education in public high schools. She graduated Yale University with a B.A. in History and serves on the board of directors of Dwight Hall at Yale, the center for public service and social justice.

How a Great Board of Directors Impacts Non-Profit Success - Louise Davis Langheier

In Chapter 4 of 9 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, non-profit founder and executive Louise Davis Langheier shares the importance of recruiting a great non-profit board of directors. Not only does Langheier feel board members are the ultimate stewards of the organization mission, but she also notes the critical role they play owning fiduciary - or financial - responsibility. Langheier is founder and CEO of Peer Health Exchange (http://www.peerhealthexchange.com ), a non-profit that trains college students to teach health education in public high schools. She graduated Yale University with a B.A. in History and serves on the board of directors of Dwight Hall at Yale, the center for public service and social justice.

How Yale Experience Teaches Value of Mission Clarity and Focus - Louise Davis Langheier

In Chapter 3 of 9 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, non-profit founder and executive Louise Davis Langheier shares what she has learned about leadership and organizational effectiveness as a board member at Yale University's Dwight Hall. Specifically, Dwight Hall's efforts teach her the value of clarity of mission, purpose, and goals. Langheier applies these lessons developing a more committed, focused approach at her non-profit, Peer Health Exchange. Langheier is founder and CEO of Peer Health Exchange (http://www.peerhealthexchange.com ), a non-profit that trains college students to teach health education in public high schools. She graduated Yale University with a B.A. in History and serves on the board of directors of Dwight Hall at Yale, the center for public service and social justice.

What Role Does Social Justice Play in Health Education - Louise Davis Langheier

In Chapter 2 of 9 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, non-profit founder and executive Louise Davis Langheier highlights the role of social justice in her work providing health education to high school students. She notes how social justice ensures all people have the same opportunities to succeed and how empowering individuals to make their own decisions and pursue their own dreams enables it. Langheier is founder and CEO of Peer Health Exchange (http://www.peerhealthexchange.com ), a non-profit that trains college students to teach health education in public high schools. She graduated Yale University with a B.A. in History and serves on the board of directors of Dwight Hall at Yale, the center for public service and social justice.

How to Define Social Entrepreneurship - Louise Davis Langheier

In Chapter 1 of 9 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, non-profit founder and executive Louise Davis Langheier shares what she feels defines social entrepreneurship. She defines social entrepreneurship as the people and work that attempt to use innovation to make social change. Langheier notes how the definition has progressively transcended non-profit organizations to also include for-profits and governmental efforts. Langheier is founder and CEO of Peer Health Exchange (http://www.peerhealthexchange.com ), a non-profit that trains college students to teach health education in public high schools. She graduated Yale University with a B.A. in History and serves on the board of directors of Dwight Hall at Yale, the center for public service and social justice.

How Senior Leader Builds Consensus Between Board Members and Staff - Doug Jaeger

In Chapter 12 of 12 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, designer Doug Jaeger shares what he is learning about building multi-party consensus in his Art Director's Club president role. Jaeger learns to understand individual needs within both the board membership as well as with the staff. Offering social media adoption as an example, Jaeger starts with sharing an idea, then positions the idea at the board level to receive support, and finally disseminates the idea across the organization via program planning and rollout. Jaeger is a partner at design firm JaegerSloan - http://jaegersloan.com/ - and is also president of the Art Director's Club - http://www.adcglobal.org/ . Previously he founded thehappycorp and has served in creative director leadership roles at TBWA/Chiat/Day and JWT. Jaeger holds a BFA in Computer Graphics and Art Media Studies from Syracuse University.