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Your brand's image is at stake due to an influencer's content. How can you realign your values effectively?
Speak the truth. Too often, communicators and executives anguish over what to say in a case of disagreements with partners such as influencers. The simple truth, delivered clearly, quickly, and calmly, sets the record straight and builds trust from consumers and constituents.
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You've experienced a major communication breakdown. How can you rebuild stakeholder trust effectively?
Consistency is key. You will often not have the answers people are demanding, but if you make a predictable effort, you can temper fears. Fill the void before it gets populated with even more damaging theories and opinion. The less splash the better; an update doesn’t need to create a new news cycle but you’ll leave stakeholders feeling acknowledged. Besides,a the habit is a forcing function of progress towards resolution and lightens the load in delivering a high-expectation final outcome.
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How can you communicate with board members during a change in business model?
It's easy to quickly get lost in a new plan. Leaders are poised and ready to deliver against a vision. In the meantime, board members have their own experience and bring fresh eyes. It's important to think through each board member's strengths and style to anticipate at least one question they would be likely to raise. If an issue is raised at this pivotal time, it can cause a disease-like reaction. To avoid this, prepare points to address potential concerns in a proactive and positive way. Data is usually the most effective prophylactic. Ideally, you're able to establish a strong case before they ask. Other times, you might have the evidence ready to pull up, as needed. Either way, advance planning will pay off.
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I'm excited to share that I've joined the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence, a community of like-minded board members, leaders, and innovators…
I'm excited to share that I've joined the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence, a community of like-minded board members, leaders, and innovators…
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It’s a real honor to be extended this board seat. Here’s my thinking…. In the infrequent instances where I disagree on how America has handled…
It’s a real honor to be extended this board seat. Here’s my thinking…. In the infrequent instances where I disagree on how America has handled…
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Students get 70% off the #Blackbird developer or platform plan. Plus, there's a variety of use cases CS students can use Blackbird for that's not…
Students get 70% off the #Blackbird developer or platform plan. Plus, there's a variety of use cases CS students can use Blackbird for that's not…
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Mentor
Techstars
- Present 7 years
Techstars is a global ecosystem that helps entrepreneurs build great businesses.
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Member Board Of Directors
Mental Health Center of Denver
- Present 8 years 7 months
Health
Serve on the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Center of Denver to advance its mission of enriching lives and minds by focusing on strengths and well-being. Mental Health Center of Denver offers an array of services in accessible locations and settings to match people’s needs and preferences. The organization values health and well-being of the whole person, across the lifespan, focusing on health promotion and wellness as well as resiliency and recovery from mental illness.
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Member Board Of Directors
eTown
- 1 year 5 months
Arts and Culture
Serve on the board of this distinguished media organization with a mission to educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience through music and conversation in order to create a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable world.
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Member of the Board of Directors
Library Foundation of Los Angeles
- Present 12 years 7 months
Arts and Culture
Member of the Board of Directors of the foundation. Served as Co-chair of the Development Committee and Special Projects Committees respectively. Helped grow communications' efforts leading to increased reach and major fundraising.
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Mentor
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles
- 1 year 1 month
Education
Served as a "Big Sister" in The Hollywood Reporter's "Women in Entertainment" college prep mentorship program for 2015.
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Unnata Aerial Yoga Teacher Training
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YogaWorks 200 Hour Teacher Training
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CMO Coffee Talk
Member
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National Center for Arts & Technology
Los Angeles Steering Committee
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