Joy Gendusa, CEO of PostcardMania, an advertising agency, asked her employees on a Zoom call to work in the office during hurricane Ian, calling the storm a “nothingburger, ” according to the…
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How To Keep Our Lives From Turning Into An Episode of Succession
How would you feel if all eyes were suddenly on you? You’re put on the spot, and millions of people are watching your company drown in disasters affecting its public image. All…
How To Protect Yourself From The #1 Risk Facing Businesses In 2022: Cyber Incidents
Businesses will face several risks in 2022, from pandemic outbreaks to continued business interruptions, but according to Allianz Risk Barometer, cyber incidents are the top threat. What’s creating the risk spike? Ransomware.…
Myths About Working with the Media
Being ready and available to respond to media inquiries at the drop of a hat isn’t easy and it can get messy. That’s why you need to be proactive and focus on…
7 Steps To De-Risking The Supply Chain After Covid
If you have gone car shopping lately, you might have asked why the vehicles are more expensive than the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). Maybe you’ve also noticed several menu items at…
When the Board Must Step In
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…
Cyberattacks Are Here to Stay: How to Reassure Your Stakeholders
The first few moments on the phone with a cybersecurity client typically start like this: “My lawyer or insurance person told me I needed to call you…” “I don’t know what happened.”…
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…
I Think It Got Lost in Translation
Oopsies! You said something well-intentioned, but you ended up upsetting a bunch of people. You know what you meant to say. So how did it all go so terribly wrong? Here are…