“Once today is gone, tomorrow can only look back in sorrow at warnings ignored.” ~ Rod Serling, Twilight Zone, 1964 It’s a timeless rule for all aspects of life, professional and…
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Heard But Not Seen
Cyrano is ever-present. But if he’s doing his job correctly, you’ll never know it. He designs strategies. He knows what you can and can’t do without stepping on landmines. He polishes your…
Cookie Jar
Don’t let greed turn you into a fat cat. Where there’s money, there’s temptation. Where there’s temptation, some people can’t resist. It’s a tale as old as time, and it infects…
Fast. Faster. Fastest.
Some tasks require Type A personalities: Ambitious, take-charge, and impatient. Life moves fast. To win, you must move faster. This is especially true for those who deal with situations that are critical…
How Not to Answer A Question: Part Two
Danger Ahead: Communication Breakdown. Looks like these two need a communications reboot. Before you put your mouth in gear, know what you want to say — and what doesn’t need to be…
Case Study: Hotel Cybersecurity
The hackers are coming. How will you respond? What will you do when the hack hits your system? Earlier this week the payment system of upscale hotel operator HEI was hacked, compromising…
Transiency
This too shall pass. Eventually. What matters is what happens in the meantime. Use your time strategically. Worst case, “meantime” can be a long time. At least long enough that your reputation…
Keep Up or Be Left Behind
Adapt to changing times, or get ready to explain yourself. Roger Ailes isn’t the only one to suffer from failing to keep pace with evolving social norms. So is North Carolina. Less…
How Not to Answer a Question
There are plenty of wrong ways to answer a question. Especially one from the media. Don’t fall victim to these common Q&A pitfalls. Not responding at all. This results in a…
Answering the Tough Questions
Emotional boo-boo? Best to rip the Band-Aid. When trouble erupts, it’s natural to want to hunker down. But silence isn’t a viable option. The hardest pill to swallow may be realizing you…