Back in the good old days of traditional media, business owners’ greatest nightmares were some publications with a small, local reach or classic word-of-mouth. Yes, it could be harmful to the business,…
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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 Fast Can You Fix This?
The sooner you start, the sooner it ends. When your reputation is on the line, time isn’t your friend. You must be ready to respond — and the message and tone must…
Dear Santa, I Can Explain
’Tis the season for reflecting on what you’ve accomplished over the year — good as well as bad. While many adults are pondering potential new year’s resolutions, kids are writing letters to…
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:…
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…
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…
No Broken Promises
You’re only as good as your word. If you promise the moon and fall short, you disappoint (and mar your reputation). But manage expectations and over-deliver, and you’re a hero. The…
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…
Don’t Underestimate Discretion
What if your digital world became public? Ashley Madison has a simple lesson for all of us, even non-adulterers: The digital world isn’t secure. Don’t entrust it with your secrets. It seems…