Aug 28

Callaway Approved the Good Good Ad. Then It Spoke Like a Bystander.

Callaway spent three days saying it was disappointed by an ad. Then its CEO admitted Callaway approved that ad before it was posted.This episode is about the gap between those two statements, and what a company reveals when it comments on its own conduct as though it were in the ... Show More

36m 16s

Aug 21

Hayden Panettiere: Neutrogena Said Nothing. Jay Shetty Said Too Much

Three parties could have spoken about Hayden Panettiere. One had ten years with her and said nothing. One had ninety minutes and wrote her a letter. One was her mother.This is an episode about standing — proximity plus obligation — and what each of them did with it. Since her dea ... Show More

29m 2s

Aug 14

Brad Pitt Owns This Article

Brad Pitt gave Esquire a Monday. Molly McPherson breaks down what he actually bought with it.The September cover profile reads like an ordinary man letting a writer into his house — the dogs, the Perrier, a charcuterie board he builds himself. Molly walks through what each of tho ... Show More

27m 24s

Sep 2024

Crisis Management Reality Check

There are several realities about crisis management that corporate and government leaders need to know about. Find out what four of those realities are in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.”

1m 53s

Jan 2025

#399 — The Politics of Catastrophe

<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with Rick Caruso about the Los Angeles fires. They discuss how mismanagement may have contributed to the severity of the fires, who's to blame, the practice of private firefighting, rebuilding and the future of L.A., how DEI fueled public cynicism t ... Show More

1h 15m

Jan 2025

The Los Angeles Wildfires: I’m OK. LA Is Not.

<p>As wildfires wreak havoc on areas of Los Angeles, people are asking questions: Why isn’t there enough water for the fire hydrants? Why did the new mayor cut the firefighting budget? Why was the mayor in Africa when the fire broke out? Why has the fire department and its leader ... Show More

27m 40s

May 2025

Why Trying to Please Everyone Will Destroy Your Leadership

Most leaders won’t say what they really think — Nancy Medoff does. In this fearless conversation, Nancy returns to the show with a raw and honest look at what happens when a communication expert steps into politics and faces public scrutiny head-on. She shares the emotional toll, ... Show More

29m 46s

Jul 2023

How Leadership Styles Affect The Management Of A Crisis

Do you know how different leadership styles can affect the way your organization will manage a crisis? Ryan McCormick is a crisis communications expert and co-founder of Goldman McCormick PR. In this episode of “Crisis Ahead,” he shares his observations on how the leadership styl ... Show More

23m 58s

Feb 2025

Leading with Values in a Divided World

Send us Fan MailFeeling overwhelmed by the chaos of today’s world? In this episode, I dive into why values-driven leadership matters more than ever. Learn how to navigate uncertainty, stand firm in your beliefs, and protect your peace while growing your business. Discover why sil ... Show More

46m 10s

Apr 2023

Suzy Deering: “I was at my best when I was challenged but not defeated. I could be transparent and vulnerable. That then led to empathy across the organization.”

According to Suzy Deering, we’re in a transformational leadership crisis. In this episode, we chat with the prolific CMO on what she’s learned about fostering trust at the helm of major brands like Ford, eBay and Verizon and why fear can paralyze change in organizations. We also ... Show More

35m 15s

Aug 2023

Disaster Communications: 5 Ways to Make the Most of A Bad Situation with Amy Susán

Send us Fan MailAmy Susán and Jason Mudd discuss disaster communications and five ways to make the most of a bad situation.Guest:Our episode guest is Amy Susán of Columbia, Missouri. She is the Director of PR and Communications at EquipmentShare, where she harnesses digital tools ... Show More

40m 55s

Jan 2025

LA Wildfires Unpacked With Amala Ekpunobi, Jillian Michaels, Adam Carolla & More

At the time of this video’s posting, one of the worst natural disasters in American history, the Los Angeles wildfires, is unfolding in California. Thousands of people have lost everything they hold dear, and now, their collective gaze is turning to the authorities responsible fo ... Show More

1h 30m

Mar 2021

TED Business: How to Lead in a Crisis

Today, something a little different: An episode of TED Business, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective. How do you lead in times of absolute upheaval, when you can't predict what change could come tomorrow? With humility, transparency, and urgency, says leadership researc ... Show More

11m 47s

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is Bad in a Crisis...