So, let’s get this straight: a packed New Orleans Superdome, billions watching on TV during a 34 minute blackout and no one from the NFL either says anything to the crowd, goes on TV or does an interview with CBS?
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Hizzoner, Ed Koch
The passing of former Mayor Ed Koch gives us a second shot this week to comment on how different public figures handled the media.
Earlier this week we discussed the skills (sic) of San Francisco 49er coach Jim Harbaugh.
Read more Hey Coach…Any Questions?
We’re not sure how many more interviews we can read or watch leading up to the Super bowl because it’s hard to get anyone to actually answer the questions. However Coach Jim Harbaugh takes the non-response to a new art form.
Read more The Big Bangs Theory
We acknowledge that at this week’s Inaugural events in Washington predictable attention was paid to the famous designer gowns and hairstyles worn by women at all the events, and particularly at the star-studded balls. Read more
Is it Live or is it Memorex (21st Century version)
The subtext of Washington Post reporter Monica Hesse’s important story last week about the almost surreal “hoax” involving Notre Dame football star Manti T’eo should serve as the latest – and perhaps most direct – warning yet to professional communicators about the double-edged sword that is the Internet.
Read more How to Use Storytelling as a Leadership Tool
Check out this great article in Forbes about the many useful ways to use storytelling as a strategic leadership tool. As a coach, I strongly agree with the concepts and see the realization of storytelling’s great value in many critical professional situations.
Read more Is “I’m Sorry” Ever Enough?
Seeing Oprah and Lance Armstrong together reminds us that the latest celebrity apology tour is now underway. Despite the overwhelmingly negative response to his actions, the real question is: what’s the long term prognosis for Lance Armstrong’s resurrection?
Read more Dan Edelman: A true pioneer, an enduring partner and a truly inspiring example
I’ve had the privilege to meet Dan a few times during my years at Edelman-NY and fondly remember those “Dan-o-grams” he’d often send. It is so sad to hear of the
passing of a legend, one of the “fathers of PR.”
Read more Recipe for Success? One person’s tale.
There is no set receipt for success. From experience and all our years of coaching at CommCore, we believe it’s a combination of talent, learning, inspiring teachers and attitude.
I do not make many recommendations for books and must-listen to’s.
Read more Projecting Leadership in 2013: A Communications Challenge
We would bet that a New Year’s resolution for any senior executive is to be a better leader in 2013. A recent survey by the Center for Talent Innovation provides some hard research that the measure of leadership is more than the results from on-the-job performance – it’s also the appearance of leadership, or what can be called “Executive Presence.” Read more