In a Weinstein world, pillars topple quickly

Posted on: 25, Nov 17

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In today’s climate why does crisis management strategy call for rapid removal of the accused? As recently as a few months ago it wasn’t a surprise to anyone when a company leader or powerful star was protected against allegations of abuse, or at least given the benefit of a doubt. …

ESPN Benches Smith for Domestic Violence Comments

Posted on: 31, Jul 14

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Understandably angry stakeholders and poor crisis management leave sports reporter in a bad spot ESPN anchor Stephen A. Smith won’t be stepping up to the mic for at least a week following his on-air comments regarding domestic violence – specifically that women should avoid “provoking” men into assaulting them. Smith …