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The Biggest Crisis Communication Mistake Leaders Make

Thu, Jun. 11, 2026

By Ken Jacobs

Gregg FeistmanGregg Feistman, M.A., Professor of Practice in Public Relations at Temple University and former corporate communications executive, joins Taking the Lead to discuss the frameworks leaders can use to determine when to speak up or stay silent.

Debasing Society, One 'F@#%- You' at a Time

Tue, Oct. 22, 2024

By Fraser P. Seitel

Fraser SeitelWords that were once considered obscene or vulgar are now widely used in our public discourse. Here’s why that’s a problem for professional communicators.

Say What's in Your Heart in Speeches

Wed, Sep. 25, 2024

By Christine O'Dwyer

Terry SzuplatTerry Szuplat, speechwriter for former President Barack Obama, encouraged those in attendance at a George Washington University talk Sept. 19 to take a page out of Obama's playbook and speak from the heart to connect with audiences.

How Not to Speak in Public

Mon, Dec. 18, 2023

By Fraser P. Seitel

Fraser SeitelThe December House testimonies from the presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania underscores the importance of listening to your heart when faced with a reputation-ruining crisis—and not your lawyer.

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