When management can’t agree, the Board often must step in and make the decision. That is, after all, why the Board is the ultimate boss and has the final word. Even when…
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Moving Toward a Bright Future
It can be beneficial to look backward. In order to chart a new path forward, you must understand where you came from and how you got where you are. But don’t agonize…
Celebrity Scandals
New York Attorney General Letitia James said it best: “Celebrity and fame does not absolve someone from following the law.” While this statement is widely applicable, James was referring to celebrity chef…
Short-term Action vs. Long-term Thinking
Winning a fight is nice. Winning the war is better. To put it another way: Act short term. Think long-term. Facing a crisis? You can’t ignore what’s staring you in the face.…
Can This Be Fixed?
Can you fix the pickle you’re in? No two situations are the same. Neither are the solutions. Using a carbon copy response is the quickest way to cause more damage. Did your…
Don’t Keep Wishing and Hoping. Do.
Life isn’t a sequence of serendipity. It’s what you make of it. As the legend goes, after all the evil escaped from Pandora’s jar, all that remained was hope — and mankind…
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…
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…
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.…