Most of us “technology-minded” people think we are connected to the world, but we aren’t. Not really. Not in what matters. Now, that’s the real question. What matters? Little things like humanity, a caring, giving society, right? Isn’t that what we hope for? Then, the stark reality sets in. Humanity be damned and survival of …
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peer Coaching Groups
Peer Coaching Groups: Your FAQs Answered We assume that you have already read the information on the page Start a Virtual Support Group to Help With Stresses of COVID-19. The information on that page would answer all of the typical questions about planning and operating a support group. However, the following questions still tend to …
Some simple daily steps to protect this valuable asset Establishing and maintaining a positive online reputation is not only beneficial to your bottom line, but also an incredible aid to crisis management when the need arises. While sticky situations or special circumstances certainly call for professional assistance, there’s no reason you can’t be doing some …
[Editor’s note: The following is a guest post from Justin Belmont, founder of Prose Media. With so many customers flocking to social media to have their problems resolved, it’s absolutely critical that you’re prepared to meet them there.] Are you missing out on opportunities to stop crises before they start on social media? Maybe you’ve …
One measure that impact investing is gaining more traction is the growing collection of books written about that topic. Most of them focus on international investing, but now there are some that address domestic programs as well. My favorite book on this topic is Impact Investing: Transforming How We Make Money While Making A Difference, …
Chris Christie caught in another bridge-related tangle Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. That’s precisely the attitude held by many after revelations that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was (allegedly) part of not only the now-infamous “Bridgegate” closures, but also some less-than-honest dealings regarding the Pulaski Skyway, a bridge …
If you’re not using social media for customer service, you’re asking for crises Without a doubt, upset customers are one of the leading, and most preventable, causes of crisis. While social media should be enabling organizations large and small to communicate on a personal level with the people who hand them their hard-earned money, too …
Dr. Oz finds reputation risk at the end of yellow brick road paved by bogus claims “Dr.Oz”, the celebrity doctor frequently seen on TV shouting about how this or that is a “miracle” treatment for what ails you, is learning the hard way that product bad endorsements are likely to land you in the hot …
