Gary McCord “Raked” Through the Coals…Again
CBS’ Gary McCord found himself in hot water after being misinterpreted during a live broadcast of the Farmers Insurance Open last weekend. After his intentional blunder in 1994, viewers are not as forgiving this time around.
Water Crisis Leaves Citizens, Officials Divided
Flint, MI: Dangerous levels of lead have contaminated the city’s tap water for almost two years. People are calling for officials to be held accountable, including Governor Rick Snyder.
Chipotle Closes Doors for One-Day Food Safety Meeting
Chipotle will close its doors February 8th for a one-day national food safety meeting.
Crisis Leadership: Lessons From The Ultimate Team Sport
In Crew, great coxswains (like great crisis leaders) are part visionary, part strategist, part coach and always operating within a predictive mindset while considering each nuance.
Four Lessons for Those Facing Adversity
Pete Rose and Phil Mickelson are under fire as each face their own issues of adversity. Fallston Group offers four tips to save your brand and image when dealing with adversity.
Marilyn Mosby is “All In”
When Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby decided to charge six Baltimore Police Officers as a result of her independent Freddie Gray investigation (amid tremendous public pressure), it sent shock waves through the region generally and police departments specifically.
Destructive Rioters Must Be Held Accountable
Baltimore must hold those accountable who hurt others or destroyed property.
Trust is the Key to Generating Positive Outcomes and Creating Substantive Change
The death of Freddie Gray has sparked controversy in yet another case of community-police distrust. It is important that both sides work to turn short-term adversity into long-term advantage.
Fallston Group Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Fallston Group celebrated its fifth anniversary this past November and we are indebted to everyone who helped make this 2009 idea a corporate reality.
A Black Heel to a Black Eye – UNC’s “Paper Class” Scandal
UNC is accused of academic fraud and allowing student-athletes to enroll in phony classes with no lectures or attendance policies to remain eligible. Without taking ownership, the NCAA will unravel a mess of an investigation and greatly humiliate one of the most prominent universities in our country, and its proud student body and alumni who have done no wrong.
