Canaries in coal mines?
What does a canary in a coal mine have to do with communications? It highlights a pernicious problem communication pros deal with: Communication and communicators often aren’t given the respect and position they deserve. In December of 1986, a decades-old tradition ceased. Since the early 1900s, canaries had joined men in their descent into the […]
Welcome to Communicators’ Corner
For almost 20 years, I’ve observed well intentioned and highly trained professional communicators consistently face challenges in providing effective crisis communication. I’m convinced that the issue isn’t our knowledge or training in the craft; it is understanding the dynamics we work under and how we can be more prepared by understanding the arena in which […]