Anthony “The Mooch” Scaramucci isn’t the first person to be hired as a communications chief with no tangible experience or track record. It happens in the corporate and political world more than you think, putting reputations at risk every day.
So, You Want To Be A Politician?
So, you want to be a politician? Well, there are some things that aren’t in the brochure that you really should know before you take the plunge. Eyes wide open.
Ego, Tech and the ‘Bro’ Culture
Unchecked ego has been the downfall of many a man. And, it’s more pronounced in the tech sector where the ‘bro culture’ dominates. Is this a reputational problem for tech and what, if anything, does the resignation of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick say about it all?
Plain Language: An Innovative Solution That Will Change The World
When I first started working with tech companies a few years ago, I was sitting with a founder in Toronto having a conversation about the company’s goals moving forward. He spoke passionately for about ten […]
Donald Trump & The Fine Art of Authenticity
Donald Trump is authentic. What you see is what you get. Forget his bad qualities — what can leaders learn about communicating authentically when authenticity = credibility? This blog examines that issue.
Top 5 Tech PR Blunders of 2016
When it comes to PR blunders, no other industry has experienced huge ones like the tech sector. Here are 5 biggies we can all hopefully learn from.
White Noise: A New Era of Politicians Hijacking The News
It started with Rob Ford. Then it was Donald Trump. Now, it’s Kellie Leitch. These are politicians who have hijacked news cycles to reach audiences. Media owners love the clicks. Journalists hate being manipulated. Welcome to the latest trend in politics.
Why Waterloo Region?
We could have moved anywhere with our business — but we chose the Waterloo Region. I’m not a programmer and don’t own a tech company. You see, this area may be rooted in tech but it’s much more than that. It may be the best kept secret in Canada. Read on…
The Anatomy of an Apology
Donald Trump has taught us than an insincere apology can do more harm than good. This blog posting goes over the lessons any leader can learn about how to effectively apologize in a crisis situation.
Does Sex Really Sell in Mining?
There’s an old saying that “sex sells”. Recently, a mining executive made this declaration when defending a highly controversial video he approved. It’s not getting the response he wanted.
