It’s a problem as old as time: People feel they’re entitled and aren’t subject to the same rules as the rest of us. Often it’s celebrities, the wealthy, and the politically prominent.…
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He Said, She Said
A friend who owns several successful gyms throughout the city called recently and the conversation started in the usual fashion. “Hey, Eden. How are you? I was wondering if you could give me…
You Should’ve Called Earlier
Don’t wait until the last minute to ask for help. Call early, and you have more options. Call later, and you have fewer. A business owner was the target of scurrilous gossip…
I’d Rather Be Golfing
This is a tale of a man who’s risking his company by going DIY. A food-packaging company was rapidly becoming a heavy-hitter in its market and taking up serious shelf space in…
Snap Judgments and Quick Responses
Is this how you really feel? Or is it a product of the moment? We all make snap judgments. It’s part of our survival instinct. Our brains need a way of processing…
Ghosts of Goof-ups Past
Screw up once, shame on who? Screw up twice, shame on you. Never any shortage of problems that threaten reputations. Nor any end in sight for the drama that goes with them.…
Being Heard
News coverage unfavorable? Can’t tell your story because the media no longer cares? File suit. That’s an effective way of getting the attention not only of the other side — but also…
How to Look Guilty
Just put it in an email? Not the brightest idea. What do Tom Brady and Hillary Clinton have in common? Textbook examples of what not to do. Both denied wrongdoing, claimed there…
Like Fish in a Barrel
To deflect accusations, redefine shades of gray. “Why do you always pick on politicians?” a friend asked. “Such easy targets. Hardly a week goes by…” the reputation manager replied matter-of-factly. “But don’t…
Life of Its Own
Shift the tone of a story before it takes on a life of its own. Once a story is embraced, it’s hard to shake. Even if evidence proves otherwise. Take the outbreak…