Ready to roll the dice? Don’t believe it. No matter how bad things are now, they could be worse. (No Pollyanna or Dr. Pangloss here.) The more you see of life, the…
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Attorney-Client Privilege Under Attack?
The Ides of March came one day early this year. At first glance, a California appellate court ruling on March 14th seemed to imperil the concept that the work of Crisis PR…
Why It’s So Hard To Say You Screwed Up
This year’s Academy Awards were one for the books. Some are calling it a plot twist. Some, a publicity stunt. Still, others are just enjoying pointing fingers. Details and speculation have been…
Is A Scandal Real If No One Notices?
Now is an excellent time to have a scandal. Regardless of who you voted for, we can all agree on one thing: With the media all atwitter about Donald Trump’s tweets, you…
Too-da-loo, Resolutions!
Some habits are harder to break than others. At the beginning of the year, everyone is on their best behavior. You’ve made resolutions to quit bad habits and pick up good ones…
Opps. I mean…Oops!
Life doesn’t always give you an eraser. You’re judged on everything you say and do. Your reputation rises or falls based on whether you’re perceived as wise and substantial, or shallow and…
No Broken Promises
You’re only as good as your word. If you promise the moon and fall short, you disappoint (and mar your reputation). But manage expectations and over-deliver, and you’re a hero. The…
Bad Holiday Habits
Holidays bring out the worst in people, especially in careless driving habits. As anyone with a set of eyes can see, there’s a significant rise in auto accidents around the holidays. Statistics…
Fresh Eyes
Fresh eyes do see better. Yes, wisdom often comes with age and experience. But so do the baggage and inertia that create blinders to new ways of thinking and doing. Consider…
Creating a Safer World
“I protect my clients from their employees,” a labor lawyer explained, summing up how he spends his days. “Interesting,” chimed in a Crisis PR strategist. “We protect ours from everyone — including…