Business is always buzzing about leadership. Whether it’s market leadership, thought leadership, or a lack of leadership, hardly any topic garners as much discussion as what it means to be a leader.

The post is the second in a series of interview-style blog posts authored by GA interns as part of our 2011 summer intern program.

The following is the first in a series of interview-style blog posts authored by GA interns as part of our 2011 summer intern program.

As citizens, we know it is our civic duty to learn the issues, study the candidates, vote! But too often, it seems folks are taking sides just spoiling for the fight. Recent political and spiritual rallies in Washington have remained peaceful and we are glad of that. But it seems our ability to debate, respect opposing views, compromise and come-through with a democratic process has been under siege.

As the hottest summer on record in Washington, D.C., quickly comes to a close, it’s interesting to note that this wind-down isn’t unique to the weather. As communications and media professionals across the city can attest, job openings in the traditional media sector are also winding down. Who hasn’t seen the cuts across all aspects of the traditional media business?

Poof, they are gone. From Capitol Hill, to Connecticut Avenue public affairs firms, to Associations, summer interns are returning to school. Even young people who wisely took intern programs while still looking for work are home now. Or in transitional roles.

First Lady Michelle Obama made big news earlier this year when she declared war on childhood obesity. Her “Let’s Move” campaign is ambitious and presents a whole host of PR challenges for major food companies.

It’s the YouTube video that pundits like Chris Matthews are calling one of the greatest political ads ever made.

Unless a client is looking to bailout newspapers, I have never been much of a proponent of newspaper ads, especially the full-page variety. Too many lawyerly words, and weird pictures.

As I’m sure many of you have seen, the “Social Media Revolution” video has recently been revamped to reflect social media’s latest – and fundamental impact on communicating today.