5 Strategies for Successful Crisis Leadership
by Rob Weinhold, Chief Executive of Fallston Group When it comes to crisis, it isn't a matter of if but of when. Having an effective crisis management strategy in place is critical not only for weathering the storm but for…
Why Do You Need a Crisis Communications Plan?
Crisis Communications Plans are designed to provide guidance and easy-to-follow steps to support clients in preparation for, management of and after-effects of proper crisis communications. Reputation leads to trust, trust leads to valuation. Effective crisis prevention, identification and communication rely…
The Coxswain Metaphor – A Lesson from the Ultimate Team Sport
In the stern of every 4- and 8-oared rowing shell sits a person called the coxswain. This person is the brains behind the brawn; the on-water coach; the decision-maker; the leader. This person is responsible for race strategy, the safety…
Crisis Chat: Courage to Confront
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CUhBWSoJHls&t Fallston Group's Chief Executive and crisis leadership expert, Rob Weinhold, offers keen insights and perspectives regarding what leaders can and SHOULD do differently when learning about critical issues of sensitivity, adversity and crisis.
School Year Decisions Offer Perspectives We Can All Learn From
The start of the new school year … it’s here, and it sure is showing us how important it is to remain flexible and open-minded as we continue to manage the impact of COVID-19 on our world. Many school systems…
Ousting Leadership, A Good Start…
Reports this week of three top producers being ousted from The Ellen DeGeneres Show is a good start. It seems the allegations of sexual misconduct, racial insensitivity and other issues that may, in some minds, create a hostile work environment…
Be Kind to One Another: Did Ellen Practice What She Preached?
A year ago, if you asked me to name a celebrity who has been successful in building a strong and positive reputation, Ellen DeGeneres would have come to mind fairly quickly. In her rise to fame, she has sung, she…
The Power of Crisis Leadership (Part Three)
The following is the last of three excerpts from a feature article, written by Rob Weinhold, Fallston Group Cheif Executive, and published by “Captive International” in July 2020. Read part one here and part two here. Looking for ways to…
The Power of Crisis Leadership (Part Two)
The following is the second of three excerpts from a feature article, written by Rob Weinhold, Fallston Group Chief Executive, and published by “Captive International” in July 2020. Read part one here and part three here. I’ve worked with partners…