Momentum Communications Group’s Jim Miller: Find time to ‘unplug’

What are the messages you are sharing with key stakeholders here at the end of 2020?

Jim Miller, founder and president of Momentum Communications Group, has this advice: Stay connected to the changing news of the day—prepared to respond quickly to whatever opportunity might come next, but try to unplug in your downtime. It’s a pragmatic but hopeful message for communicators after what has been a year of enormous change.

We caught up with him recently for the latest in our “Day in the Life” series. Here’s what he had to say:

1. How much coffee do you drink during a day?

Miller: I usually do about three cups in the a.m., then tea in the afternoon to calm or energize as required. The ritual of grinding beans—pouring water, hearing the hiss and smelling that earthy smell—is bliss.

2. Who is the most important person you talk to every day?

Miller: My wonderful second in command at Momentum, Kylee Siaw. I knew she was a star from her first interview with us three years ago. She embodies our team’s defining characteristic: expert communicator, passionate about social good. She is an exceptional persuasive storyteller, manager and motivator. My conversations with her are always productive.