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May 18, 2021 29 mins

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Learn how communicators can be a trusted advisor to their company’s executive team with our guest John Herbkersman. John is a semi-retired senior communications executive who has served as a senior counselor for numerous Fortune 500 executives/companies.

 Five things you’ll learn from this episode:

  1. How Jack Welch changed business operations and transparency 
  2. Why communications has evolved to be so prominent in the workplace
  3. Why transparency with employees creates a better work environment for everyone 
  4. How to properly use a communicators’ toolbox 
  5. Being a trusted advisor to leadership as a communicator  

Quotables

  • “Communications has been prominent at most companies because communicating information to employees allows them to become active in the communities they serve.” — @JohnHerbkersman
  • “Communicators have a toolbox of things, but before we take action we need to understand what's the goal, what's the objective? What do we want to accomplish?” — @JohnHerbkersman
  • “Always be prepared. Understand what the short term business goals are for your company and the financials.” — @JohnHerbkersman
  • “Prepare yourself and write down the 10 to 15, most likely crisis scenarios that can occur at your business. Have talking points ready.” — @JohnHerbkersman
  • “If you have an opportunity to meet with your CEO, make sure it's a good meeting.” — @JohnHerbkersman

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About John Herbkersman

John is a strategic communications and marketing leader with demonstrated, results-driven experience in all facets of corporate communications and strategic planning - including public relations, media relations, reputation management, crisis communications, social media, investor relations, marketing communications, event planning, public affairs, government affairs, community affairs, and more.

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