BulletProofBlog the blog on crisis communications

Each week, Bulletproof Blog™ features exclusive interviews with thought leaders on issues of critical importance to companies and countries. This week, as corporations embark on a 2010 proxy season that promises to be as challenging as any recent in memory, we interview Todd Lang, a Senior Partner at the law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP with more than 50 years of experience in matters of corporate governance. Mr. Lang has served as chair of ... READ MORE

Each week, Bulletproof Blog™ features exclusive interviews with thought leaders on issues of critical importance to companies and countries. This week, in the wake of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on campaign spending by companies and other organizations, we interview Nadine B. Hack, the President and CEO of beCause Global Consulting, an international consulting firm that specializes in creating complex, multi-sector strategic alliances in a globalized world; reputation management in a socially-conscious society; and ... READ MORE

Each week, Bulletproof Blog features exclusive interviews with thought leaders on issues of critical importance to companies and countries. This week, as public companies continue to deal with the effects of the global financial crisis, we interview Glenn Tyranski, Senior Vice President for Financial Compliance at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), who is responsible for the financial reviews of prospective and existing listed companies. As an expert in the financial standards that NYSE listed companies ... READ MORE

Each week, Bulletproof Blog features exclusive interviews with thought leaders on issues of critical importance to companies and countries. This week, we sit down with former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert for his insights on how business leaders can best approach members of Congress when seeking to advance their legislative priorities. Based on your experience in Congress, what are the most common misconceptions that businessmen and women have about politicians? Speaker Hastert: When CEOs or company ... READ MORE

Each week, Bulletproof Blog features exclusive interviews with thought leaders on issues of critical importance to companies and countries. This week, with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) cases skyrocketing in the United States – and with anti-corruption regulatory enforcement being stepped up around the globe – we interview Laura Laybourn of PricewaterhouseCoopers' expanding Forensic Services practice where she focuses on Corporate Intelligence. Ms. Laybourn has extensive experience in assessing and mitigating corruption risk in global business ... READ MORE

Each week, Bulletproof Blog features exclusive interviews with thought leaders on issues of critical importance to companies and countries. This week, with the industry-leading blog tracking service Technorati having just released its “State of the Blogosphere 2009” report, we interview Technorati CEO Richard Jalichandra on the evolving impacts that blogs have had on business in 2009 – and what we can expect moving forward in 2010 and beyond. Technorati just released its “2009 State of the ... READ MORE

Each week, Bulletproof Blog features exclusive interviews with thought leaders on issues of critical importance to companies and countries. This week, we interview University of Georgia Assistant Professor Mike Pfarrer, who – along with Tim Pollock of Pennsylvania State University and Violina Rindova of the University of Texas at Austin – just completed a groundbreaking study of how corporate “reputation” and “celebrity” affect investor decisions after positive and negative earnings surprises. A leading expert on issues ... READ MORE

Each week, Bulletproof Blog features exclusive interviews with thought leaders on issues of critical importance to companies and countries. This week, with boards of directors dealing with increased shareholder pressures on issues ranging from executive succession to executive compensation, we interview Dr. John Holcomb, a professor at the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business. A nationally recognized expert on issues of corporate governance, corporate responsibility, and crisis management, Dr. Holcomb shared his insights on how ... READ MORE

Each week, Bulletproof Blog features exclusive interviews with thought leaders on issues of critical importance to companies and countries. This week, as directors of public companies continue to grapple with emergent issues affecting board scrutiny and accountability, we interview David Leach of ECG, an expert in linking compensation and governance with overall corporate strategy. Given the current state of corporate governance, what should boards of public companies be doing now to demonstrate that they are leading ... READ MORE

Each week, Bulletproof Blog features exclusive interviews with thought leaders on issues of critical importance to companies and countries. In this Bulletproof Interview exclusive, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich shares his thoughts on the most significant issues arising at the crossroads of government and business today. From healthcare reform to the new federal pay czar, Speaker Gingrich has his finger on the pulse of the latest legislative and regulatory developments coming out of ... READ MORE