PR After Hours with Alex Greenwood

Rob Ashton returns to unpack what AI is really doing to our writing and our brains. We explore why so much communication advice still rests on shaky pseudoscience, how AI can help us write better, and where it quietly makes us worse.Rob explains why human connection still matters more than ever, even as tools get smart

America has long been the place where big ideas take root. Now we may be watching that advantage slip through our fingers. This week, we get into the growing brain drain hitting U.S. universities and research labs. Scientists are weighing whether to stay or leave, and they’re not doing it quietly. Political meddling, u

Most of us tear through books like we are trying to win a race, then wonder why none of it sticks. In this episode, Alex breaks down how to read with intention so the ideas actually stay with you. He shares practical steps to preview a book, read actively, mark what matters, and revisit ideas before they fade. He also

For years, Alex thought one-on-one meetings were a colossal waste of time. Too much talk, not enough doing. But somewhere between running his own PR practice and leading teams at a major university, he realized he’d been missing something big. In this episode, Alex shares how his view of one-on-ones completely flipped—

After five years and more than 330 episodes, we’ll soon be closing the “virtual lounge,” aka PR After Hours. Click here to learn more or contact Alex.

In this episode of PR After Hours, host Alex Greenwood discusses the 'solo contributor trap,' where top performers are promoted into management roles for which they are unprepared. He explores the implications of this phenomenon, including the costs to organizations and the lack of alternative career paths for individu