Adrienne Elrod
NBC News and MSNBC contributor
Adrienne Elrod is an NBC News and MSNBC contributor. A veteran of Capitol Hill and multiple campaigns, she served as a senior advisor to Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign in 2016.
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How to accept what’s beyond your control in a COVID-19 world
When you work in politics, you learn how to deal with the unexpected. That’s why political strategists Susan Del Percio and Adrienne Elrod are sharing their best tips on getting through this difficult time.
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How to fight for what you believe in – and win
“The reality is when a woman raises her voice or speaks passionately, it’s often viewed as panicky or emotional,” say political strategists Susan Del Percio and Adrienne Elrod. They explain how you can effectively make your case.
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Why women shouldn’t conflate success with winning
Sen. Harris’ former communications boss explains to political strategists and Know Your Value columnists Susan Del Percio and Adrienne Elrod how sometimes an undesired outcome can turn into unexpected success.
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3 ways to become a better team player at work
Think about how often you hear a politician use the words ‘we’ and ‘together,’ note MSNBC analysts Susan Del Percio and Adrienne Elrod. These choices are deliberate, and the mentality can help you at work too.
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This is how Hillary Clinton’s former comms boss fights burnout
Political strategists Susan Del Percio and Adrienne Elrod give their best advice on fighting burnout and get Jennifer Palmieri’s go-to routine when she’s feeling overwhelmed.
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Why having a mentor is crucial for EVERY stage of your career
Political strategists Susan Del Percio and Adrienne Elrod share their experiences from both sides of the mentor-mentee relationship.
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Why celebrating your progress in 2019 is crucial for long-term success
It’s the time of year when lawmakers boast to their constituents all they accomplished. It makes sense — if they don’t talk about their success, who will? This is true for all of us, say political strategists Susan Del Percio and Adrienne Elrod
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Didn’t get your dream job? How to get back on your feet after getting knocked down
Political strategists Susan Del Percio and Adrienne Elrod lay out a road map for turning any setback —at work or in your personal life — into a success.
Out of Office
How to avoid all-out political war at your Thanksgiving table
If these tips can work for lawmakers, they can work for you, say political strategists Susan Del Percio and Adrienne Elrod.
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How to handle yourself while handling a crisis
“Whatever the situation, how you conduct yourself during the crisis will be just as important as how you handle it overall,” say political strategists Adrienne Elrod and Susan Del Percio.