To calm a crisis, you must react quickly. But haste creates mistakes. These concepts aren’t contradictory. Rather, they’re a caution: Before you do or say anything, consider the consequences. How might someone…
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Teach a Man or Lead a Horse?
The world is full of aphorisms. Some are actually useful. Consider how accurately they describe the role of consultants who try to steer their clients down paths that are more beneficial, more…
Taking Your Own Advice
One of the hardest things in life is to take your own advice. This is especially true in sensitive situations that can impact your reputation. We always give clients the same advice:…
Is Threatening Bankruptcy a Negotiating Ploy?
When you think of The Weinstein Co., what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Most likely the allegations of Harvey Weinstein’s egregious misbehavior toward women. What about the company’s dire finances,…
What To Do When the Sh*t Hits the Fan: Strategy Session
Landed yourself in hot water? Attracting unwanted attention? Don’t know what to do next? You’ll want to read this. Maybe someone is spreading false allegations publicly. Maybe something was caught on camera…
You Think Talking Points Are BS?
It’s not a talking point. It’s the truth. ~ Doug Stamper, House of Cards Don’t get lost in too much detail. Use talking points to guide you. Politicians get a lot of…
Opps. I mean…Oops!
Life doesn’t always give you an eraser. You’re judged on everything you say and do. Your reputation rises or falls based on whether you’re perceived as wise and substantial, or shallow and…
Fresh Eyes
Fresh eyes do see better. Yes, wisdom often comes with age and experience. But so do the baggage and inertia that create blinders to new ways of thinking and doing. Consider…
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…
Unheeded
“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…