Category Archives: Corporate Issues Management
Compelling messages win elections – and food debates
Bob Dole ran and lost the race for the White House three times. Why? According to Daren Williams, executive director of communications for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (and former Dole campaign staffer), the well-qualified candidate lost because he had no compelling message. That’s right – Dole lost three presidential campaigns to well-placed sound bites. …
Lake property, economic indicators and the power of, belief
There’s pretty little lake near my house that provides a perfect centerpiece for after-dinner bike rides on summer evenings. My wife and I cruise the loop often and make a sport of keeping tabs on lakefront real estate. We have seen a noticeable shift in pricey waterside homes since late winter—they’re selling. Are Lac La …
Flipping the Script on Naysayer Nation
Based on recent polls and my own observations, I’m afraid that if we as a society don’t start thinking more positively, we run the risk of becoming one giant, collective “wet blanket.” It’s easy to become walled in by the heavy social, political and economic challenges in front of us, and right now we’re exhibiting …
I feel lucky: Voted Top Workplace for third year
Whenever I feel a little frustrated with challenges in the marketplace, the rapid pace of change or any number of other difficulties that come with running a business, I just need to do one thing: Come to work. It won’t be long until I start interacting with some truly great people who make me feel …
Walmart’s corporate reputation takes a hit south of the border
Despite Walmart’s positioning as retail’s new poster child for sustainability, some may think its campaign rings a little hollow right now. Its growing reputation as retail’s leader in corporate social responsibility has been tainted by reports of unscrupulous behavior that, according to some, permeated company management south of the border. The New York Times dropped …