Comments for The Fosbury Flop http://thefosburyflop.com Rethinking Reputation Communications with Morrissey & Company Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:41:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on Why Digital-Only Newspapers Make Sense (but not for me) by David Rosen http://thefosburyflop.com/2012/03/21/why-digital-only-newspapers-make-sense-but-not-for-me/#comment-1004 David Rosen Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:41:57 +0000 http://thefosburyflop.com/?p=4731#comment-1004 Jim, I feel your pain. I'm in the same boat, but have even more baggage to shed. Not only do I still get the Boston Globe delivered every day, I also have a New York Times Thursday-Sunday subscription. I'm an old school print guy, and I just can't bring myself to cancel the subscriptions, even though I almost never read the papers during the week. (I do manage to read through certain articles and sections on Sunday.) So my recycling bin runneth over. So much for going green. I never thought that I'd say this, but I now find it easier to read the news online than in print, but only on a computer screen or tablet. Still can't abide using smart phones for this purpose, apps or no apps. What I miss most about relying on the daily printed newspaper is the sense that it gave me that I was getting a snapshot of the world that awaited me walking out the door to do battle. It was a false sense of security to be sure, but reassuring nonetheless. The online edition of the Globe, in comparison to what has become a grotesque Boston.com is a reasonable representation of the print edition. One disturbing aspect of online newspapers that are updated continually is the loss of an official and immutable "paper of record." Jim, I feel your pain. I’m in the same boat, but have even more baggage to shed. Not only do I still get the Boston Globe delivered every day, I also have a New York Times Thursday-Sunday subscription. I’m an old school print guy, and I just can’t bring myself to cancel the subscriptions, even though I almost never read the papers during the week. (I do manage to read through certain articles and sections on Sunday.) So my recycling bin runneth over. So much for going green.

I never thought that I’d say this, but I now find it easier to read the news online than in print, but only on a computer screen or tablet. Still can’t abide using smart phones for this purpose, apps or no apps.

What I miss most about relying on the daily printed newspaper is the sense that it gave me that I was getting a snapshot of the world that awaited me walking out the door to do battle. It was a false sense of security to be sure, but reassuring nonetheless.
The online edition of the Globe, in comparison to what has become a grotesque Boston.com is a reasonable representation of the print edition.

One disturbing aspect of online newspapers that are updated continually is the loss of an official and immutable “paper of record.”

]]> Comment on 12 Blogs To Start The Work Day by Jim Barbagallo http://thefosburyflop.com/2012/03/07/12-blogs-to-start-the-work-day/#comment-902 Jim Barbagallo Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:41:38 +0000 http://thefosburyflop.com/?p=4686#comment-902 Your welcome, Lee. I've been a fan for quite some time now. Your welcome, Lee. I’ve been a fan for quite some time now.

]]> Comment on 12 Blogs To Start The Work Day by Lee McKnight Jr http://thefosburyflop.com/2012/03/07/12-blogs-to-start-the-work-day/#comment-901 Lee McKnight Jr Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:41:38 +0000 http://thefosburyflop.com/?p=4686#comment-901 Thanks Jim. Humbled that you read The ANB, and to be amongst some great blogs. Lee Thanks Jim. Humbled that you read The ANB, and to be amongst some great blogs.

Lee

]]> Comment on Crisis Communications: 6 Simple Steps To Apologize by segun Esan http://thefosburyflop.com/2012/02/24/crisis-communications-6-simple-steps-to-apologize/#comment-837 segun Esan Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:45:26 +0000 http://thefosburyflop.com/?p=4671#comment-837 This serves as a good reminder as to what apology, when occasion demands it, can achieve not only to the person saying the apology but also to the recipient of the apology. To apologise is good. Thanks for this reminder. Segun Esan. This serves as a good reminder as to what apology, when occasion demands it, can achieve not only to the person saying the apology but also to the recipient of the apology. To apologise is good. Thanks for this reminder.

Segun Esan.

]]> Comment on Crisis Communications: 6 Simple Steps To Apologize by Norm Hartman http://thefosburyflop.com/2012/02/24/crisis-communications-6-simple-steps-to-apologize/#comment-835 Norm Hartman Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:05:19 +0000 http://thefosburyflop.com/?p=4671#comment-835 Peter Sandman who is generally acknowledged to be the expert on (and perhaps the father of) the concept of risk communication, suggest that the Catholic Church is the reigning expert on apology and forgiveness. Sandman says the Church suggests five steps, in this order: Say what you did. Say you're sorry. Make it right. (Correct the problem.) Compensate your victims. Do a penance. More in Peter's approach is here: http://www.psandman.com/col/sorry.htm Peter Sandman who is generally acknowledged to be the expert on (and perhaps the father of) the concept of risk communication, suggest that the Catholic Church is the reigning expert on apology and forgiveness. Sandman says the Church suggests five steps, in this order:

Say what you did.
Say you’re sorry.
Make it right. (Correct the problem.)
Compensate your victims.
Do a penance.

More in Peter’s approach is here: http://www.psandman.com/col/sorry.htm

]]> Comment on Crisis Communications: 6 Simple Steps To Apologize by Jim Barbagallo http://thefosburyflop.com/2012/02/24/crisis-communications-6-simple-steps-to-apologize/#comment-834 Jim Barbagallo Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:14:35 +0000 http://thefosburyflop.com/?p=4671#comment-834 It's great you enjoyed the post, Mick. Thank you for commenting. ... My wife often reminds me of the power of an apology;). It’s great you enjoyed the post, Mick. Thank you for commenting. … My wife often reminds me of the power of an apology;).

]]> Comment on Crisis Communications: 6 Simple Steps To Apologize by Mick Toyne http://thefosburyflop.com/2012/02/24/crisis-communications-6-simple-steps-to-apologize/#comment-833 Mick Toyne Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:03:17 +0000 http://thefosburyflop.com/?p=4671#comment-833 I really enjoyed this, it is amazing how difficult many individuals and organisations find it is to apologise or to recognise the power of apology Thanks for reminding me I really enjoyed this, it is amazing how difficult many individuals and organisations find it is to apologise or to recognise the power of apology
Thanks for reminding me

]]> Comment on Valentine’s Day: How Are You $pending It? by Emily Wienberg http://thefosburyflop.com/2012/02/13/valentines-day-how-are-you-pending-it/#comment-765 Emily Wienberg Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:57:45 +0000 http://thefosburyflop.com/?p=4627#comment-765 I want a full report on Wednesday about The Vow. Bring your ticket so there's proof you saw it! I want a full report on Wednesday about The Vow. Bring your ticket so there’s proof you saw it!

]]> Comment on Irrefutible Rules of Executive Media Training by Jim Barbagallo http://thefosburyflop.com/2012/01/20/irrefutible-rules-of-executive-media-training/#comment-694 Jim Barbagallo Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:37:22 +0000 http://thefosburyflop.com/?p=4578#comment-694 Good caution on the telephone interviews, Hal, especially since the vast majority of routine interviews are conducted over the telephone. Thanks for the insight. Good caution on the telephone interviews, Hal, especially since the vast majority of routine interviews are conducted over the telephone. Thanks for the insight.

]]> Comment on Irrefutible Rules of Executive Media Training by Hal Hart http://thefosburyflop.com/2012/01/20/irrefutible-rules-of-executive-media-training/#comment-692 Hal Hart Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:15:11 +0000 http://thefosburyflop.com/?p=4578#comment-692 Jim gives you excellent advice, tips I used in my 20 years teaching spokesperson training. I might add two more suggestions: videotaping mock interviews is a must so the executive(s) can see what they look like and say (they can't deny saying it), and beware of telephone interviews with media (I'm more comfortable behind my desk) and more apt to give away the store because the exec feels he/she is in a "safe environment." Wrong perception. Great, Jim! Jim gives you excellent advice, tips I used in my 20 years teaching spokesperson training. I might add two more suggestions: videotaping mock interviews is a must so the executive(s) can see what they look like and say (they can’t deny saying it), and beware of telephone interviews with media (I’m more comfortable behind my desk) and more apt to give away the store because the exec feels he/she is in a “safe environment.” Wrong perception. Great, Jim!

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