The sooner you start, the sooner it ends. When your reputation is on the line, time isn’t your friend. You must be ready to respond — and the message and tone must…
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7 Things Lawyers Need to Know to Handle a Crisis
Eden chatted with Sharon Berman at Berbay Marketing & Public relations about what it’s like working with law firms and what lawyers need to know about managing a crisis for their clients.…
No Elevators
“There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.” ~ Bit of wisdom on stairway outside a high-intensity gym Life ain’t easy. Neither is a job. That’s why they…
When Donations Come Back to Haunt You
Large donations by companies and family foundations provide the cornerstone for many prominent nonprofit organizations. But when those donations become shrouded in negative publicity, recipients must weigh their value against the damage…
What Marie Kondo Can Teach Us About Crisis Plans
Let’s be honest: Everything related to a traditional crisis is more likely to cause heartburn than joy. When most people think of a traditional crisis plan, they envision something “comprehensive” that will…
Sleepless Nights & Cold Sweats
What keeps you awake at night? Or causes cold sweats when you do fall asleep? For business owners, the causes are many. None are pretty. Let’s examine a few of the issues…
When Someone Else’s #MeToo Affects You Too
What do you do when someone on your staff is experiencing a #MeToo moment? It’s not just their problem. You, too, have decisions to make. Every action you take has a reaction.…
Out of Your Hands?
Things are usually not out of your control. At least until the jury (literal or figurative) is ready to render its verdict. Until that point, you have a chance to affect the…
Dear Santa, I Can Explain
’Tis the season for reflecting on what you’ve accomplished over the year — good as well as bad. While many adults are pondering potential new year’s resolutions, kids are writing letters to…
Selective Truth-Telling
An employee of a company that caters to leisure-time activities was accused of inappropriate behavior toward females. A journalist asked the company to comment on the accusation. But the company’s culture preached…