Writing a good corporate statement in a global crisis is like trying to balance a massive pyramid upside down atop a highwire. A company’s entire reputation may rest on a few sentences that get endlessly parsed on Twitter. I’ve been the PR person … [Read more...] about What to say?
Not too cold, not too hot. Just right!
Being too nice in media interviews is a liability. Being a brilliant jerk is a recipe for disaster. So what’s the happy medium? Treat the reporter as an equal - you are respectful, but you feel absolutely no obligation to answer questions that … [Read more...] about Not too cold, not too hot. Just right!
But don’t be a jerk!
In my previous post, I said don’t be too nice in media interviews. Nice is great, but being assertive is essential in a media interview. On the other hand, it’s easy to go too far. Maybe you are that brilliant jerk running this week’s super-hot … [Read more...] about But don’t be a jerk!
Be nice – but not too nice
You’re an authentic, open, relatable person. You love to listen. You are the boss everyone fights to work for. You are the leader every customer trusts. Being a good person is important to you. GREAT. But if you bring your “nice” mindset to a … [Read more...] about Be nice – but not too nice
Why can’t they see me?
The 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer found that 56 percent of respondents believe business leaders are “purposely trying to mislead people by saying things they know are false”. But you are not like the other business leaders that are lying! You are a … [Read more...] about Why can’t they see me?
Who’s with you?
A majority of people believe business leaders are “purposely trying to mislead people by saying things they know are false”, according to the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer. This is not good for you, business leader. But instead of raging that you’re a … [Read more...] about Who’s with you?
It’s not your fault
People don’t trust corporations. The 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer found that 56 percent of respondents believe business leaders are “purposely trying to mislead people by saying things they know are false”. I think that’s called lying. Ouch. When … [Read more...] about It’s not your fault
Bite into that steep learning curve!
This January I’m encouraging you to dive into the sometimes scary work of becoming a great communicator. Why? Because I want you and your business to succeed, and nothing will serve you and your vision better than developing exceptional communication … [Read more...] about Bite into that steep learning curve!
What will you master in 2021?
As you defined your goals for 2021, I hope you included becoming a great communicator! Because you know nothing will serve you and your vision better than developing exceptional communication skills! So what’s on the menu first? Your most … [Read more...] about What will you master in 2021?
Should I let this reporter interrupt me?
poseyblog is short. On purpose! You can always get more depth and resources in poseycorp’s newsletter - subscribe here. Reporters can be super impatient. Sometimes they burst in with a question while you’re mid sentence. Should you let them … [Read more...] about Should I let this reporter interrupt me?
