crisis management

From The Podcast: Corporate Communications During A Pandemic

From The Podcast: Corporate Communications During A Pandemic

The latest edition of Stop Talking was as unique as these unprecedented times. For the first time, we recorded the show remotely, and it worked out beautifully. Our conversation in this episode centered on communication tips during challenging times — and how we’ve all had to change our “normal” ways of business. We’re all seeing corporations, law firms, car manufacturers, etc. churning out lengthy, mumbo-jumbo riddled letters expressing how they are handling the pandemic.

Happy Years - Both Old And New

This was to be my year of technology and learning to play the flute. I mastered neither. Lofty goals they were. Friends smarter than I consoled me with multiple validating reasons how failure is acceptable and not representative of my character.

Chris Christie Remains In A Jam

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s press conference this week was almost as windy as Hurricane Sandy. The smack-talking governor did a commendable job explaining what he didn’t know. Earning the media’s praise for apologizing and chatting with reporters for two hours may have felt good at the time, but crisis managers such as myself

Before CNN

Before CNN there was Walter Cronkite, Chet Huntley and Frank McGee. Today’s media coverage of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy doesn’t remind us just of that terrible day, but also showcases