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Are you mindful of your reputation? It's not just about your public image; managing your reputation also involves your conduct at work. Believe me, if you project a positive public persona but fail to demonstrate effective leadership, manage relationships with colleagues at all levels, and deliver results, it will catch up with you. Eventually, your reputation will suffer a significant blow. So, remember to handle your reputation carefully. #leadership #pr #publicrelations #socialmanagement 

Are you mindful of your reputation? It's not just about your public image; managing your reputation also involves your conduct at work. Believe me, if you project a positive public persona but fail to demonstrate effective leadership, manage relationships with colleagues at all levels, and deliver results, it will catch up with you. Eventually, your reputation will suffer a significant blow. So, remember to handle your reputation carefully. #leadership #pr #publicrelations #socialmanagement 

The significance of executing a strategic PR program isn't always apparent to an organization's leadership. However, its impact resonates most strongly within the C-suite, where decisions shape the future of a company. As CEOs and other C-level executives, your role in recognizing the value a well-crafted PR strategy brings to the table is crucial. I invite you to reach out if you want to discuss key areas where public relations can make a significant difference. #ELPR

Harry Friend who leads our Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Practice, has released a key study on ‘The Chief Communications Officer in Focus’.  At a time when stakeholder expectations of business have increased significantly, the role of the Chief Communications Officer is more important than ever.  However, of all of the functional roles, it remains the least well-defined and, as a consequence, a challenging appointment to get right.   In this short paper, we set out the three key factors that elevate the best CCOs today: they must be in the room, they must be commercial in their judgement of opportunities and not just react in a crisis and they must build a trusted relationship with the CEO whilst remaining independent.  We also argue that having too many unclear or grey areas around the remit of the role could significantly impact reputation. Click here to discover the importance of bringing greater definition to the role: https://bit.ly/40Xuby7 #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #PR #Communications #CCOs #CorporateAffairs 

We all hope to avoid a PR crisis, but the truth is, they happen. The key to surviving—and thriving—through a crisis lies in your preparation. How quickly and transparently you respond can make or break your reputation. Do you have a #CrisisManagement plan in place? Timely and effective communication is the lifeline in these situations. Don’t wait until something goes wrong. A well-prepared PR strategy can protect your brand, restore trust, and even strengthen your position in the market. Are you ready for the unexpected? #CrisisCommunication #PRStrategy #ReputationManagement #BusinessContinuity #CrisisPlanning #Leadership

It is that simple. . You can't expect your employees to do their best when- A. You've never communicated their value to them B. You've made them feel bad about themselves And that's why ladies and gentlemen, internal communication practices and strategies are as important as your external communication practices. . #communicationskills #LeadershipSkills #Leadership #internalcommunication #corporatecommunication #PR

Controversial take of the day: The bigger the communications, PR or gov't relations firm, the lower media training is on their list of priorities. Delivering great media training isn't a core competency for them...it's an afterthought. #leadership #communications #mediarelations

Creating thought leadership helps foster a culture where sharing expertise is integral to a company’s identity and its efforts to stand out and grow. 📈 📰 Based on our work with global corporations, top consulting firms, and individual experts, here are six interconnected ways we’ve seen successful thought leadership cultures thrive: https://bit.ly/3LgdCEz #ThoughtLeadership #ExecutiveVisibility #PR #PublicRelations

Social media is a critical element of leadership communications, and corporate stakeholders are increasingly expecting executives to be present online. Hear from Senior Managing Director Ant Moore and learn more about the evolving world of digital communications: https://lnkd.in/eJ3sAPUG #Communications #SocialMedia #FTIDigital

What do you get when you put a bunch of PR pros in a 5-hour crisis simulation? 😅 An incredible learning experience! Just wrapped up PRCA's Advanced Crisis Management Masterclass with Adrian Wheeler and Kate Hartley in London. Our group, including Jane Cameron B. A. Carla Harris, Oli Higgs and Alexandra Bingham, tackled real-life crisis scenario head-on. Curious about the key takeaways? #CrisisCommunications #ProfessionalDevelopment #PRCA #PR #Communications #Leadership #LearningAndDevelopment #CrisisManagement