Don’t End Up Eating Your Own Words

A Twitter post from Lady Gaga about her diet and exercise regime has sparked a backlash from fans and eating disorder campaign groups.In a tweet to her nearly 23 million followers the singer wrote: ‘Just killed back to back spin classes. Eating a salad dreaming of a cheeseburger #PopSingersDontEat #IWasBornThisWay’With social media at our fingertips, anything can go viral before …

One of the C’s of Communication: Charisma!

In Forbes magazine last week, our East Coast colleague, Joyce Newman of the NewmanGroup was quoted on how to be charismatic. She would know. Everyone can be charismatic. We are not born charismatic – we cultivate it in many ways. One way is by observing and learning from people whom you think are charismatic. You don’t need to copy them, …

You Can’t Muzzle the Media

Even in countries where the 1st Amendment, Freedom of Speech, is not in play; the media reigns. Reporters won’t be ignored. So you must choose to work with them in balancing the story with your side, too. Or, try to control them at your peril. Case in point. According to a recent Australian Financial Review afr.com, Australian billionaire Solomon Lew …