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“You Lose.”

Posted on: August 2, 2015 Last updated on: September 2, 2022 Written by: Gillott Communications Categorized in: Crisis Management

There’s an old adage in Crisis PR: “Lose focus, and you lose control. Lose control, and you lose.” A prominent litigator smiled when he heard it. “My version is quite similar: ‘Never…

Like Fish in a Barrel

Posted on: May 31, 2015 Last updated on: March 30, 2023 Written by: Gillott Communications Categorized in: Crisis Management

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…

Don’t Fumble, Again

Posted on: May 17, 2015 Last updated on: March 30, 2023 Written by: Gillott Communications Categorized in: Crisis Management

Wonder who’s really boss? Follow the money and find out. Roger Goodell can’t catch a break. It’s been a tough year for the NFL commissioner. Wrestling with how to mete out penalties…

Be Very Afraid

Posted on: November 30, 2014 Last updated on: February 7, 2023 Written by: Gillott Communications Categorized in: Crisis Management

Surviving a crisis is tough. Preparing eases the pain. “It’s only a matter of the ‘when,’ not the ‘if,’ that we are going to see something dramatic.” ~ Admiral Michael Rogers, Director…

Untethered & Angst-Ridden

Posted on: October 5, 2014 Last updated on: March 30, 2023 Written by: Gillott Communications Categorized in: Advice

Life with digital tether is a blessing and a curse. Some professionals are tethered to their work 24/7. Doctors. Lawyers. Executives and business owners. Crisis PR people. Problems don’t take time…

Butcher, Baker, Candlestick-Maker

Posted on: September 28, 2014 Last updated on: February 13, 2023 Written by: Gillott Communications Categorized in: Crisis Management

Uncover the essence. Then you can solve it. If problems didn’t exist, there’d be less need for lawyers, psychiatrists, and other professionals that fix them. Crisis PR people are in that…

Battle of the Anecdotes

Posted on: February 9, 2014 Last updated on: September 2, 2022 Written by: Gillott Communications Categorized in: Media Relations

Facts are facts. Deal with ’em. Your only job is to win. Anecdotes are an effective way to tell a story. We all use them every day, some better than others. Politicians.…

Everything Looks Like a Nail

Posted on: December 15, 2013 Last updated on: July 4, 2023 Written by: Gillott Communications Categorized in: Crisis Management

“If you’re a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” It’s a concept familiar to every schoolboy. If you’re only looking for one thing, that’s what you will find — every time. Take…

Protocol vs. Risk

Posted on: November 24, 2013 Last updated on: July 4, 2023 Written by: Gillott Communications Categorized in: Crisis Management

Some fixes may work “most of the time.” But the client wants one to work this time. Consider this: Ten labor lawyers are presented with a problem and asked what to…

We’re All Storytellers

Posted on: August 11, 2013 Last updated on: July 4, 2023 Written by: Gillott Communications Categorized in: Advice

Honesty is good for the soul — as long as it’s confidential We’re all trying to make our cases to achieve our goals. Doesn’t matter whether we’re lawyers arguing in court, businessmen…