Crises are inevitable, and lack of preparation almost always makes the outcome much worse. An effective response starts long before a crisis or catastrophe takes place— this is what we call being “crisis ready.” Crisis Management Strategist and Keynote Speaker, Melissa Agnes helps organizations around the world build invincible brands. In her article, The 5 Phases…
There’s a saying, “To earn respect, you must show respect.” How true. Ask most people in an organization how they want to be treated, and “respected” will most likely be the most common response. Demonstrating respect is a behavior learned in life. Respecting those you work with, work for, or have a personal relationship with…
Being a leader is one of the most difficult and rewarding positions in the world. Character building in business, and knowing which traits effective leaders should possess, is vital for the success of your team. Character is more than intelligence, integrity, ethics, and self-awareness. As Steve Gutzler said, “There is no substitute for character. Anytime…
Crisis Management Strategist, Melissa Agnes joined Shel Holtz on his widely recognized PR Podcast, For Immediate Release (FIR), to discuss how two companies deftly handled surprise issues and the importance of internal communication in times of crises. Melissa’s conversation with Holtz begins roughly at the 6-minute mark and we are thrilled to share their conversation…
Jay Baer is a renowned business strategist, a New York Times best-selling author of five books, and the world’s most retweeted person among digital marketers. We are thrilled to announce that Jay will be releasing his new book, Talk Triggers in October 2018. Jay’s programs help organizations around the world rethink their approach to marketing…
Ulta Beauty was recently accused by former employees of cleaning and reselling used makeup. Other employees have since negated the allegations and Ulta Beauty addressed the issue head on. The big question is, what effect do these types of allegations have on the brand, and how will it affect consumers? Melissa Agnes helps organizations around…
Are you one of the millions of American who’s “married” to your job, taking only a few days off every year because of your many important responsibilities? Vacations are not always a luxury; they are often a necessity for a well-balanced, healthy lifestyle. Whether you feel like you can afford time off the grid or…
The start of a new year is a great time to take the bull by the horns when it comes to your goals and aspirations for how you want to elevate your life. Are you aiming to be more organized at work? Are you looking to start a healthier lifestyle that includes eating right and…
Our international crisis management keynote speaker, Melissa Agnes helps today’s organizations understand the realities that loom when crisis strikes. Her customized presentations provide tools and strategies that create a proactive, cohesive, and crisis-ready corporate culture. Crisis management is an important and necessary topic that applies to every organization. In fact, sometimes leaders don’t realize the…
Are your posts reaching fewer people on Facebook? Whether you are using Facebook for personal use or for your business, you need to understand the Facebook algorithm. The Facebook algorithm monitors the number of posts that people and businesses share every day and chooses posts to show in our News Feed, based on a huge…
