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Agency BlueprintSeason 17 | Ep 197 | Fear vs Numbers with Bill ColettiAre you struggling to make tough business decisions without second-guessing yourself? You’re not alone; many creatives struggle with balancing human connection with data-driven clarity. In this episode of The Agency Blueprint, I’m joined by Bill Coletti to discuss the interplay between fear and data in entrepreneurship, especially during pivotal decision-making moments. Bill is the founder of Kith.co and SCT Leadership, a seasoned entrepreneur, strategist, and author of Critical Moments. With decades of experience navigating global political campaigns and leading reputation management for brands like Target and American Airlines, Bill now dedicates his expertise to helpi...
2025-08-2237 min
The Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipTop 5 Lessons on Leading an Agency | Bill and AartiWhat makes an agency grow without losing its soul?In this Season 2 recap of The Heart and Science of Creative Leadership, co-hosts Bill Coletti and Aarti Shah reflect on the five major themes that emerged from their interviews with expert agency leaders, including how structure can enhance creativity, why clearly defining personal values helps navigate growth, and what it takes to build an authentic work culture. They also discuss managing difficult decisions like layoffs and exits with grace, and how creative firms can respond thoughtfully to AI without becoming fully tech-dependent. Additionally, Aarti announces her transition from...
2025-08-1335 min
The Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipThe ICON Series: Barbara BatesIn this conversation, Aarti Shah and Bill Coletti connect with Barbara Bates, a seasoned agency leader and founder and former CEO of Eastwick Communications. They cover the evolution of agency leadership, the importance of personal branding, and the value of building relationships within the industry. They explore the challenges of retirement, the significance of shared values among partners, and the necessity of adapting to industry changes. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community engagement and celebrating small wins to foster a positive agency culture and maintain motivation.
2025-05-1858 minThe Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipThe ICON Series: Susan ButenhoffIn this new series, Aarti and Bill sit down with Susan Butenhoff, trailblazing agency founder of Access Communications. The discussion delves into the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship, the importance of mentorship, and the evolving landscape of agency models. Susan reflects on her experiences, the sacrifices made for success, and the joy she finds in her work today. The conversation emphasizes the need for agency owners to adapt to changing market dynamics while maintaining a focus on culture and personal fulfillment.
2025-05-181h 01The Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipDelegation and Make Yourself Available as a Mentor | Monique FarmerIn this episode of the Heart and Science of Creative Leadership podcast, host Bill Coletti speaks with Monique Farmer, owner of Avant Solutions, about her journey in public relations, the importance of clear communication, and the evolution of leadership. Monique shares insights on client education, the significance of specialization in PR, and the challenges of delegation. She also discusses her experience with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program and the importance of women supporting each other in leadership roles.Avant Solutions: https://www.avantsolutions.org/team/
2025-02-2859 minThe Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipStructure Breeds Creativity and Taking Clients from Boring to Brave | Lori JonesIn this episode of the Heart and Science of Creative Leadership podcast, host Bill Coletti speaks with Lori Jones, the principal and owner of Avocet Communications. They discuss the journey of Avocet, which began in the basement of Lori's childhood home, and how her father's entrepreneurial spirit influenced her path. The conversation delves into the importance of operational readiness, the agency's culture of bravery, and the significance of having systems in place to foster creativity. Lori shares insights on client relationships, the challenges of niching, and the need for boldness in marketing strategies.
2025-02-281h 04The Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipLetting People Go and Facing Hard Topics | Ken LuceIn this episode, Bill Coletti speaks with Ken Luce, president of LDWW, about his entrepreneurial journey, self-care in leadership, balancing business priorities, and fostering strong company culture. They discuss client service, recruitment strategies, and evolving agency-client relationships. They delve into team dynamics, mental health awareness, and leadership challenges, sharing thoughts on employee management and creating supportive workplaces. The conversation also explores AI, DEI, and the importance of adaptability in a changing landscape.LDWW - https://ldww.co/team/#inline_723
2025-01-141h 09The Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipRisk Taking and Lifestyle Integration | Bill and AartiIn this special episode of the Heart and Science of Creative Leadership podcast, hosts Bill Coletti and Aarti discuss their personal and professional journeys, exploring their backgrounds in public relations and politics. They reflect on their experiences, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of autonomy in the workplace. The conversation highlights the intersection of their careers and the lessons learned along the way, providing insights into their leadership styles and the values that drive their work. In this conversation, They discuss the significance of leadership in client relationships, emphasizing the importance of coachability and investability when selecting clients...
2024-11-2247 minThe Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipDigital Campaigns and Innovation Sustainability | Andrew Bleeker
In this episode of the Heart and Science of Creative Leadership podcast, Bill and Aarti sit down with Andrew Bleeker, President and founder of Bully Pulpit Media. They explore the evolution of digital campaigning, the benefits of political campaign experience in agency work, the complexities of acquisitions, and the challenge and strategy of maintaining innovation in a competitive landscape.
https://www.bpigroup.com/andrew-bleeker
2024-11-221h 04The Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipUnlocking Sustainable Growth and Building a Resilient Agency | Michael YoungAarti and Bill, with guest Michael Young of Millwright Holdings, discuss the critical role of transparency in business, particularly in leadership and team dynamics. They explore the balance of confidentiality, the implications of AI, with key insights on sustainable growth and agency resilience.
https://www.millwrightholdings.com/
"Transparency has to go both ways."
2024-11-221h 22The Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipReflections: Asking Good Questions, Time Affluence, and MoreBill and Aarti reflect on recurring themes in recent episodes, discussing the power of great questions, time affluence, and leading teams well in the search for work-life balance.
They also touch on DEI and the challenges faced by small entrepreneurs in building diverse teams. They highlight the financial benefits of having a diverse workforce and the need for companies to unlearn proximity bias in service of results.
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Happier Hour by Cassie Holmes - https://www.cassiemholmes.com/happierhour
2024-08-2651 minThe Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipThriving in Turbulent Times and the Human Edge | Kathleen Gratehouse
Bill and Aarti are joined by Kathleen Gratehouse, founder of Highwire, discussing her journey in tech PR and the growth of her agency. Kathleen shares about the early days of Highwire, the challenges and benefits to starting an agency in an economic downturn, and their decision to secure outside capital investment. She highlights the importance of choosing the right business partners and the value of a strong company culture. The conversation also touches on the topics of employee compensation and retention, diversity and inclusion, and managing burnout.
"There's nothing that gives yo...
2024-08-261h 25The Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipMulticultural Markets and the Importance of Sponsorship | Armando AzarlozaAarti and Bill speak with Armando Azarloza, principal and co-founder of the AXIS agency, about the direction of multicultural marketing and the blurring of lines between multicultural and general markets. As the market evolves, he believes that being in culture, rather than just language, is crucial for effective communication. He also articulates the concept of sponsorship versus mentorship culture within their firm, and emphasizes the importance of having sponsors who actively advocate and champion for individuals' career trajectories.
"I think that at the end of the day, we see ourselves as champions or as ad...
2024-08-261h 31The Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipUnconventional Paths and Creative Problem Solving | Vijay ChatthaBill and Aarti hear from Vijay Chattha, founder of VSC, as he shares his unconventional journey to becoming an agency owner and discusses his problem-solving approach to PR. His key insights on hiring PR outsiders, innovation, DEI, team culture in the remote work era, and connection in the age of AI are insightful and inspiring.
"We're just problem solvers. What's the problem today and what are we going to use in this toolkit to solve it?"
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VSC - https://vsc.co/vijay-chattha/
2024-08-261h 24The Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipTactics to Strategy and Psychological Safety | Bob FeldmanAarti and Bill sit down with Bob Feldman, co-founder of FHS Capital Partners and previous executive for ICF Next, DreamWorks Animation, GCI Group, Ketchum and Burson-Marsteller.
Bob articulates his journey from big agencies to entrepreneurship, sharing wisdom on moving from tactics to strategy in your agency, lifestyle vs. performance businesses, the significance of talent in professional service firms, and the importance of psychological safety in the workplace.
"A big part of defining a successful strategy is what you're not going to do."
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2024-08-261h 15The Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipReflections: Lifestyle vs. Performance, Transparency and MoreBill and Aarti reflect on the key themes and lessons from their conversations with entrepreneurs. They explore a core question that every entrepreneur must answer: am I building a lifestyle or performance growth business? They also discuss the importance — and challenges — of transparency and how to operationalize culture and values.
2024-05-2334 minThe Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipBusiness Partnerships and Managing Distributed Networks | Bob FinlaysonBill and Aarti talk to Bob Finlayson, who co-founded Bold Marketing in 2020 after a decades long career working with brands like IBM, Salesforce and Microsoft in agency leadership roles. In this conversation, Bob talks about how he collaborates and compromises with his business partner — and how they have found creative solutions to bringing on senior talent as a boutique agency. The conversation also covers how they foster culture with a distributed network and some musings on our AI-bound future.
"When you have a partner, one of the advantages is that you don't see everything alik...
2024-05-231h 10The Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipTransparency and Working with Family | Joshua ReynoldsIn this episode, Bill and Aarti talk to Josh Reynolds who founded Rob Roy Consulting in 2017 and, before that, held several leadership positions at WPP agencies and marketing roles at startups. Josh shares insights on instilling culture within a family business and the challenges that come with it. He also reframes communications and public relations as the business of persuasion — and how that opens new channels for growth. They also discuss the balance between growth and lifestyle agencies and how to help talent thrive in boutique environments.
"I wouldn't wait until you're in your fifth decade to st...
2024-05-231h 16The Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipBuilding a Legacy and the End of Hourly Billing | Jeff HuntBill and Aarti are joined by Jeff Hunt, former CEO of GCI Health and now a founding partner of Legend Labs. He talks about his journey from leading one of the biggest PR firms to becoming an entrepreneur. The conversation also covers: why leaders must move away from hourly billing, how to incentivize an ambitious workforce, and the tricky game of transparency when running a small firm.
"There's value in starting a career in a structured environment before becoming an entrepreneur."
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Legend Labs - https://legendlabs.c...
2024-05-231h 11The Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipCore Values and Asking for the Business | Tracy WilliamsBill and Aarti are joined by Tracy Williams who founded Olmstead Williams Public Relations in 2008. Her success formula includes outright asking for business and speaking candidly about budgets with clients and prospects. She describes building her business on six core values that guide decision-making for the entire agency. The conversation also covers servant leadership, retaining top talent, and challenges with succession planning when no immediate heir is apparent.
"It's leading with a servant's heart. And that means that I'm never telling them what to do. I'm trying to ask them what they think they should do and h...
2024-05-221h 14The Heart and Science of Creative LeadershipTrailerWelcome to The Heart and Science of Creative Leadership, the podcast where we delve into the journeys of agency founders, exploring their methods, milestones, and mistakes. Hosted by Aarti Shah, a marketing and brand consultant for creative agencies, and Bill Coletti, an agency owner and leadership advisor, each episode offers intimate conversations with successful leaders in the creative industry.
Are you running or aspiring to run a creative professional services firm? This podcast is designed for you. We tackle real issues related to leadership, growth, and competition in today's dynamic landscape. Our guests share how they've overcome...
2024-05-2101 min
The Biz Bros PodcastWhat Mindset And Behaviors Separate The Leaders That Perform Best During A Crisis With Bill ColettiBill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications, and professional development expert. When relationships are critical to your business, your reputation is one of the most important assets you manage. In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Bill Coletti - a highly experienced and sought-after reputation management strategist and speaker. Get ready for a deep dive session into the world of corporate crisis management.
2024-04-1625 min
A Shot Of InspirationPrioritizing SuccessSend us a textJoin Greg Stephens and co-host Dan Morman on the "A Shot of Inspiration" podcast for an inspiring conversation with special guest Bill Coletti, a seasoned coach and former owner of PR firms. They explore coaching, career transitions, leadership, and the importance of self-prioritization. Bill previews his upcoming book, "The Prioritization of You," stressing the role of personal well-being in effective leadership and success. Listen to inspiring stories of clients shattering self-imposed limits and gaining newfound confidence. This episode showcases the profound impact of coaching and the significance of recognizing each step in the...
2023-10-1837 min
StrategyCastEpisode 440: Trust and Impact: Becoming a Bold Trusted Advisor with Bill ColettiEarning a seat at the decision-making table: the marketer’s role in reputation and crisis management with host Lori Jones and her guest Bill Coletti on this episode of the Integrate & Ignite Marketing Podcast. Listen in here.
2023-02-1434 min
Peak Performance LeadershipBecoming a Trusted Advisor | Bill ColettiBill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications, and professional development expert. Additionally, he is a keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments, The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. Bill has provided senior counsel in crisis management, corporate communications, and reputation defense to numerous clients including AT&T, Target Corporation, American Airlines, The Home Depot, Xerox, Nuclear Energy Institute, Cargill, as well as major universities and...
2022-07-0642 min
PR 360Creating an Effective Crisis and Brand Reputation Strategy with Bill ColettiIn This Episode…We talk with Bill Coletti all about brand reputation and crisis communications. We talk about soft assets and cancel culture while discussing how to effectively manage a crisis. Should you have a hard and digital copy of a crisis plan? How does cancel culture impact a crisis? Show Notes· [01:17] Are you a coffee or tea drinker?· [02:41] Can you summarize your expertise?· [03:15] How has crisis comm changed over the years?· [04:42] How does corporate crisis impact a company's reputation?· [05:55] Is there any way to de-escalate bad brand reputatio...
2022-04-2031 min
PERSONAL BRAND TALK Cam Roberts Podcast ShowReputation Management and Crisis Development by with Bill Coletti #229#229 Reputation Management and Crisis Development by with Bill Coletti, PERSONAL BRAND TALK with Cam Roberts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/personal-brand-talk/message
2022-04-1921 min
The PR Podcast76. Bill Coletti, CEO & Founder of Kith on Crisis CommsWhat makes a crisis? Bill Coletti, CEO and Founder of Kith, a crisis communications agency based in Austin, TX, has specific definition that has NOTHING to do with media.
Bill is a C-suite advisor, global crisis comms expert, reputation management strategist and speaker. Innovative, Adaptive & Creative, Bill focuses his clients on risk management, crisis leadership & management, strategic communications and more. His book, "Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management," guides leaders through preparing for crisis before it happens, and warns that the words of communities, customers, and critics can help or harm your business’s standing wit...
2022-04-0428 min
Deliberate Leaders Podcast with Allison DunnCrisis Management with Bill ColettiWhen relationships are critical to your business, your reputation is one of the most important assets you manage. In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Bill Coletti - a highly experienced and sought-after reputation management strategist and speaker. Get ready for a deep dive session into the world of corporate crisis management.Bill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications, and professional development expert. Additionally, he is a keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments, The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience mana...
2022-03-2823 min
The Leadership and Learning PodcastReputation Management and Crisis Communication with Bill ColettiWhen relationships are critical to your business, your reputation is one of the most important assets you manage. In today's podcast, host Randy Goruk is joined by Bill Coletti - a highly experienced and sought-after reputation management strategist and speaker. We do a deep dive into the world of corporate crisis management. You'll learn: The different types of crises that can impact your reputation. Why you will want to avoid public outcry. How leaders of companies are not prepared for crises and what they can do to be better prepared. Best practices to be...
2022-03-2229 min
The PR Pace PodcastLeveraging a Political Background in PR Crises: An interview with Bill ColettiBill Coletti is a PR legend, with expertise in handling crises -- and he often calls upon his background in politics to navigate these experiences. I learned so much from him! Nicole Fallon also stopped by. Nicole is a business journalist who now runs a content studio ... she offers great tips for writing clearly that will help with pitching!
2022-03-0342 min
Mitchell Levy Presents AHA MomentsDr. Jeffrey Magee, Nathan Kievman, & Bill Coletti on Thought Leader Life Credibility SpecialsGet to know these successful thought leaders and find out how they present themselves and their crafts as experts in their fields.Dr. Jeffrey Magee is a bestselling author, global talent development expert, publisher, leadership trainer, speaker, sales management coach, and strategic advisor of the C-suite network. He brings over two decades of Executive and Corporate Development expertise working on both start-ups to mature-growth market business sectors. Dr. Magee maintains long-term clients working with associations and organizations at the board level, including profit and nonprofit, private, and public sectors, to work with the multi-million...
2021-12-2735 min
Disruptive Successor PodcastEpisode 52 - How To Handle Your Reputation In Business, Talking with Bill ColettiHIGHLIGHTS03:44 Reputation management is crucial to success in business08:19 Reputation is a measurable asset13:34 Reputation management and crisis management are inextricably linked 24:22 What family businesses can learn about crisis management25:33 How to go from good to great crisis response 28:45 The keys to success in a crisis is speed34:50 Move fast, but don't break thingsQUOTES05:32 Bill: "Imagine you're in a business negotiation and you're competing with your strongest competitor and price, delivery, terms and conditions are the same. Reputation is going to...
2021-12-1438 min
CXO ConversationsCEO Bill Coletti, Crisis Management to CEOs on a Bad DayC suite advisor to CEOs on a bad day and crisis management
2021-11-1741 min
How to Become an Obstacle BusterDiscover the Keys to Crisis Success with Bill ColettiHost Warren Wandling takes you behind the scenes to get to know a variety of leaders and the keys to their success. Discover strategies, tips and resources from leaders and entrepreneurs who have overcome obstacles to build resilience and achieve success. In this episode, Warren introduces you to Bill Coletti. Episode 80– Discover the Keys to […]
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2021-11-1030 min
Spill The InkHow law firms can survive a PR crisis with crisis simulations featuring Bill Coletti of Kith Crisis ManagementBill Coletti is a global crisis strategist, a C-suite advisor and a reputation management specialist. He is the CEO of Kith Crisis Management, which works with businesses to improve crisis communication and manage public perception. He has more than 25 years of experience working with global corporations such as Target, AT&T and American Airlines. Prior to Kith, Bill served as the Executive Vice President of Hill+Knowlton Strategies and as a Senior Strategist at Public Strategies. He worked as an executive director and political campaigner before finding his niche in crisis management and strategy. In t...
2021-10-0439 min
The Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett GillilandBill Coletti on the Circuit of Success
Join Brett Gilliland with Bill Coletti as they talk about communication and a new mindset for reputation management. Bill is the founder of Kith, a nimble firm of battle-tested crisis experts who defend corporate reputations. He is also the author of the book “Critical Moments.” In this episode, Bill goes over their process of dealing with crisis to keep a company’s reputation intact and grow reputation resilience.
Looking at the Bigger Picture
It is absolutely critical to have a global perspective, according to Bill. His logic behind this is because it mak...
2021-08-0244 min
Caged Vision PodcastCritical Moments in Crisis Response with Bill Coletti (CEO - Kith)How Critical Moments will define your success in Crisis Response
What is the value of your reputation? How would you respond in a moment of Crisis?
As a former Arthur Andersen employee who witnessed the damage a crisis can cause, today's guest, Bill Coletti on the Caged Vision Podcast is a must-listen.
When you listen, you'll find best practices such as:
How to respond now that the internet and real-time information has changed everything
The formula for how to speed your response and be successful
The definition of your organization's outside perception
2021-07-0837 min
Shareable Guest ClubCrisis & Reputation - What If This Happened to Us? With Bill ColettiWhen relationships are critical to your business, your reputation is one of the most important assets you manage. In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Bill Coletti - a highly experienced and sought-after reputation management strategist and...
2021-07-0753 min
Shareable Guest ClubCrisis & Reputation – What If This Happened to Us? With Bill ColettiWhen relationships are critical to your business, your reputation is one of the most important assets you manage. In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Bill Coletti - a highly experienced and sought-after reputation management strategist and...
2021-07-0700 min
The Business Power Hour with Deb KrierBill ColettiWhen relationships are critical to your business, your reputation is one of the most important assets you manage. In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Bill Coletti - a highly experienced and sought-after reputation management strategist and speaker. Get ready for a deep dive session into the world of corporate crisis management.
2021-03-291h 03
Expert Authority Effect® Interviews with Mario Fachini0251 | How to Operate During Critical Moments and Defend Your Reputation with Kith CEO Bill ColettiVisit www.EAInterviews.com/BillColetti for episode-specific show notes & www.EAInterviews.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. On today's episode, we learn about: How to Operate During Critical Moments and Defend Your Reputation with Kith CEO Bill Coletti
2021-03-2441 min
The Leadership Hacker PodcastReputation Resilience with Bill ColettiBill Coletti is a crisis communications and reputation management expert with more than 25 years experience in managing high state crises. He's also the author of Critical Moment: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. You can learn these great hacks and ideas from Bill:
His ABC model – rule No 1 in a crisis
Why the key differentiator between a good and a great crisis response is speed.
The 4 A’s of reputation resilience
How a company owns its brand, but the public owns its reputation.
Join our Tribe at https://leadership-hacker.com
Music: " Upbeat Party " by Sc...
2021-03-2236 min
The One Big Tip Podcast with Jeff MendelsonE103 - Bill Coletti | CEO of KithAs the CEO of Kith and the author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management, Bill Coletti has spent his career learning about the best ways to manage a business’s reputation.Support the show (https://jeffmendelson.com/onebigtip)
2021-02-1913 min
Tuning In to The C-SuiteCrisis Management in the C-Suite and Beyond per Bill Coletti of KithMHE's Briana Contreras spoke with Bill Coletti, CEO, and Founder of Kith, a firm serving organizations in communication crisis and reputation management, in this week's episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite. Bill and Briana discussed how working with healthcare leaders during a crisis has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic, how leaders in the C-Suite can be prepared for a crisis and what to do in the journey post-crisis.
2021-02-1016 min
Onward NationCrisis management best practices, with Bill ColettiBill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications, and professional development expert, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. Bill previously co-led the Global Risk Management and Crisis Communications Practice for Hill+Knowlton Strategies. He held senior leadership positions in the firm’s Austin, Texas, Los Angeles and Orlando, Florida offices, as a member of the senior management te...
2021-02-1043 min
Lead FreshMastering Communication in Crisis with Bill Coletti and Liz HowardDo you know what to do if you organization encounters a real crisis? What do you say, what elements are important to focus on? Today, an expert in crisis communication, Bill Coletti discusses all of the above, and why reputation management matters. Find Liz: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com IG@theleadershipcoachinggroup Find Bill: www.kith.com
2021-02-0924 min
Crushing Chaos with Law Firm MentorManaging Crisis in Law Firms with Bill ColettiBill Coletti is an impressive leader in the space of crisis management, with more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. You might think that a crisis for a Fortune 500 company differs from a crisis for a solo or small law firm and certainly, there are differences - but a crisis is still a crisis. Bill has a wealth of knowledge in this business area that lawyers need, but don’t always know that they need. In this episode we discuss: Managing your business reputation during ti...
2021-02-0128 min
The Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS221 | Why Reputation Management Could Be The Most Important Skill For Leaders In 2021 And Beyond with Bill Coletti and Kingsley Grant+++ YOUR REPUTATION +++
I grew up learning the importance of having a good reputation.
It was drilled into me that my reputation was one of the most valuable things to protect with everything in me.
This idea came from the Proverbs where Solomon made this statement: "A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth ..."
As important as great wealth is, reputation beats that hands down.
Having a good reputation is also a must for leaders.
They need to realize that their reputation is what keeps...
2021-01-1449 min
The Leverage To Scale Show60 - Readiness and Crisis with Kith's Bill ColettiNow if you got something out of one of our interviews, would you share this episode on social media? Just do a quick screenshot with your phone and text it to a friend or post it on your favorite social network. If you do that, tag us #LeverageToScale. What do you win? We're going to promote you and your business to ALL of our social media fans totally free.
Next, if you thought this was a valuable use of your time, please support the show and give us a thumbs up, or a rating and review. We promise to read...
2020-12-2523 min
Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization ShowBusiness and HR Forecast 2021Geeks Geezers and Googlization was selected by Thinkers360 as one of the top 50 podcasts to listen to in 2021! For this 51st and final show of 2020, Ira S Wolfe and co-host Joyce Gioia were joined by 14 thought leader guests of the show to offer their business and/or HR forecast 2021. Guests included Dennis Hill (EXACTA), Kevin Grossman (The Talent Board), George Randle (The Talent War), Elizabeth Lotardo (McLeod & More), Bill Coletti (Kith), Claudia Reuter (Techstars), Gerry Crispin (The Talent Board), Declan Murphy (Allsorter.com), Keith Kitani (GuideSpark), Micole Garatti (FairyGodBoss), Phil Strazzula (Select Software Reviews), Rhamy Alejeal (People...
2020-12-2355 min
A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the worldAGL 186: Critical Moments with Bill ColettiAbout Bill
Bill is an experienced C-suite, global crisis and reputation management strategist and author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. Rich cross industry expertise, advising companies such as: Target Corporation, Xerox, Home Depot, AT&T, American Airlines, and the Nuclear Energy Institute. Persuasive evangelist focused on expanding corporations’ license to operate through thoughtful insights and expertise. Passionate trainer, coach and team builder.
– Created reputation management strategies and recovery plans for over 20 global corporations
– Expert media relations strategist and creative third party liaison and executive coach
– Skilled in risk triage and iden...
2020-12-1142 min
Mastering Risk Management PodcastMastering Risk Management - Episode 28 Bill ColettiThis episode highlights the critical need to manage a crisis! Whilst you hope to never need it, you must prepare for one regardless. My guest, Bill Coletti, helps organisations think through what they need to do to be prepared. And he is eminently qualified to assist - have a listen to his career background!I hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget you can find out more by visiting Bill's website:www.kith.co Send us a textContact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach:
2020-11-3041 min
Manage SmarterCoronavirus: Crisis Communications in the PandemicBill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications, and professional development expert. Additionally, he is a keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments, The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. Bill has provided senior counsel in crisis management, corporate communications, and reputation defense to numerous clients including AT&T, Target Corporation, American Airlines, The Home Depot, Xerox, Nuclear Energy Institute, Cargill, as well as major universities and...
2020-11-2923 min
Hacking HumansThe public's expectations are changing.Dave has a story about the security risks of your outbound email, Joe's story is about a fake company, Ecapitalloans, using fake BBB affiliation, The Catch of the Day comes from a listener named Max with a new work phone with curious activity from previous number owner, and later in the show, Dave's conversation with Bill Coletti, crisis communications and reputation management expert at Kith, and author of the book Critical Moments: A New Mindset for Reputation Management. Links to stories:
The 2020 Outbound Email Data Breach Report Finds growing email volumes and stressed employees are causing r...
2020-11-1940 min
Changing Higher EdCreating Positive University Reputation During Crises with Bill Coletti With the various factors (the pandemic, the recent election, social unrest, etc.) roiling the nation, reputation management and crisis management have never been more important in higher education. Over the past six months, most institutions have managed to pivot their operations to deal with the pandemic. However, there probably will be more mergers in the future due to enrollment declines this year along with the upcoming enrollment cliff. Additionally, the speed of change that has been accelerated by the pandemic and social unrest also means that universities and colleges have to remain aware of their...
2020-11-1033 min
The Brand Transformation Show by BlirtSpecial Guest: Bill Coletti, CEO of Kith - How to prepare, respond and survive a crisis S2:Ep20If you lead an organisation, you need to listen to this episode. Discover;How to prepare and train for a crisis scenario as a leadership teamHow to set up your team for crisis managementWhat to do before, during and after the crisis How to derrick the crisis moments. Never before has there been such a time as this in history as when media, cultural, political and economic issues are continuously colliding creating turmoil, risk and danger for leaders everywhere. Listen to this podcast and sharpen your skills to lead.
2020-11-0847 min
Marketing Expedition Podcast with Rhea Allen, Peppershock MediaCrisis Response and Reputation Management with Bill Coletti | Marketing Expedition PodcastBill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, a keynote speaker, a Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best- selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. Bill is the CEO and Founder of Kith, a crisis response and reputation management firm. www.kith.co 00:00 – 02:14 Introduction 02:14 – 04:58 Explaining “Kin and Kith” 04:58 – 09:59 Tools that Helped Along the Way 09:59 – 11:21 Crisis Response and Helping Communic...
2020-10-2224 min
The Credibility Nation ShowLearning Effective Communication Strategies with Bill Coletti (CNS 062)Bill Coletti talks about the importance of having effective communication strategies that help in the continuous growth of your enterprise in the midst of a crisis. Bill is a reputation manager, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal risk and compliance panelist and an author. He helps corporations, companies and orgs deliver their messages and stories when they are facing a crisis.Mitchell Levy is the Global Credibility Expert at AHAthat, the first AHA leadership (Thought Leadership) platform on the market for thought leaders, experts and companies to unleash their genius to the...
2020-09-1709 min
Better Than Before with Tony RichardsBill Coletti on Responding to CrisisOur podcast is designed to provide you with top business insights, fresh perspectives from world-class guests, and the tools you need to lead better than before. In this episode, Tony Richards interviews Bill Coletti, a reputation management expert, about his COVID-19 Crisis Communications Playbook.Download the resources Bill shared by going to https://kith.co/betterthanbefore/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-09-0839 min
EGGS! The PodcastEggs 161: Bill Coletti - Founder & CEO at Kith and Author of Critical MomentsWelcome back to Eggs. Todays guest is Bill Coletti. Bill is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. Here to discuss building and maintaining a companies reputation, what mindsets and behaviors are critical in leaders that perform, the keys to crisis success and so much more, join me in welcoming our guest...
2020-06-181h 00
Walking the Walk067 Bill Coletti - Critical MomentsBill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker and Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist. His best-selling book is: Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns…And today he’s here to help us understand a little more about leadership during a crises. Learn more about Bill at KITH.coLearn more about THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT at T...
2020-06-0433 min
Along Those LinesCo-op Communications in Times of CrisisElectric cooperatives, by their very nature, are accustomed to dealing with disruptions large and small. But the landscape for managing crises is changing dramatically. Stephen Bell, NRECA's senior director for media and public relations, and Bill Coletti, CEO of the reputation management firm Kith, talk us through their advice on how to plan for, respond to and recover from events that interrupt our normal course of business. This episode is sponsored by G&T Communications.
2020-05-2020 min
Business Mastermind PodcastKeep Your Boat Afloat: Return to Work Communication With Employees, Suppliers & Customers With Best Selling Author & Reputation Management Specialist, Bill ColettiIn this new edition of Gavin's insightful mini-series on how to survive the COVID-19 lockdown, we visit with reputation management, crisis communication specialist, and best-selling author, Bill Coletti, who explains how we should communicate with employees, suppliers and customers as we emerge from lockdown.Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-podKEY TAKEAWAYSThe return to normality after the COVID-19 lockdown will be an uneasy balance between health considerations and the financial needs of business.Always Be Communicating (ABC) is the advice upon which all companies should be adhering. Those who have kept lines...
2020-05-1840 min
The Jason Marc Campbell Business PodcastCrisis and Reputation Management - Bill Coletti‘The company owns its brand...but the public owns its reputation.’ Has the coronavirus pandemic put your reputation as a company at stake? When relationships are critical to your business, your reputation is one of the most important assets you manage. In today’s Superhumans at Work podcast, we’re joined by Bill Coletti - a highly experienced and sought-after reputation management strategist and speaker. Get ready for a deep dive session into the process of building brand affinity and an unshakable reputation! Listen out for: The 4 A’s of Reputation Excellence Framework...
2020-05-1428 min
Inside InfluenceThe Next Right Thing - Bill Coletti on Crisis EQ, the messy middle and critical communicationHi – this is Julie Masters and you’re listening to The Next Right Thing – a mini-series from The Inside Influence Team. Designed to provide some actionable certainty in uncertain times. Specifically – and the situation we’re all facing right now – the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lock down.The idea behind this series is to go out to some of the most popular guests from past episodes of Inside Influence – and ask them one question: ‘What are the most important things you’re focusing on right now (tools, ideas, strategies) - or advising your clients to focus on - that you know...
2020-05-0417 min
The Responsible Leadership Podcast036 - Crisis & Reputation W/ Bill ColettiIn this episode, I speak with Bill Coletti of Kith about reputation and crisis management.
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2020-04-2747 min
The Other Side Of PotentialEpisode 94: Crisis Communications for Small Businesses, with Bill ColettiBill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. Bill previously co-led the Global Risk Management and Crisis Communications Practice for Hill+Knowlton Strategies. He held senior leadership positions in the firm’s Austin, Texas, Los Angeles and Orlando, Florida offices, as a member of the senior management te...
2020-04-2253 min
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Purpose 360 with Carol ConeCommunications in a Time of Crisis with Kith’s Bill ColettiCast your vote for Purpose 360 as Best Business Podcast here!Crisis communications is a practice every company needs experience in, but hopes to never have to put to use. Companies that prepare for downturns and crises are better equipped to respond with speed, empathy, and innovative solutions. Yet, even companies who haven’t invested in crisis comms planning can utilize this moment to learn and craft their crisis strategy.To help our listeners navigate communications during the COVID-19 pandemic, we invited Kith CEO Bill Coletti to the show. Listen for Bill’s insights on:Th...
2020-04-1444 min
Don't HR AlonePeople Process Interviews: Bill Coletti KithToday, we are interviewing Bill Coletti. We are so excited to have him on. He is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert. He's been the Wall Street Journal risk and compliance panelist. He's a best selling author of "Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management," and he has been on the senior counsel in crisis management, corporate communications and reputation defense to a ton of clients such as ATt&T, Target, American Airlines, Home Depot, Xerox, Nuclear Energy Institute, Cargill and major universities. And I can't wait to get his insight and plans into how...
2020-03-2757 min
StrategyCastEpisode 301: Crisis Communications and Reputation Management with Reputation Management Expert Bill Coletti “The company owns its brand, the public owns its reputation.” Bill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications, and professional development expert, keynote speaker, and the best-selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for Fortune 500 companies and in winning global political campaigns. Bill previously co-led the Global Risk Management and Crisis Communications Practice for Hill+Knowlton Strategies, and he has provided senior counsel for numerous clients including AT&T, Target Corporation, American Airlines...
2020-03-2438 min
The Sandro Forte PodcastBill Coletti: Helping people get through the worst season in their lifeIt would be great to think that life could go by without crisis striking, but the reality of it is that it can, and it often does. When things go wrong for a company, the after-effects can destroy that company’s reputation and customers may be quick to turn away. My guest today is Bill Coletti, a reputation management and crisis communications expert who founded ‘Kith’, a firm that works closely with businesses to help advise them how to avoid potentially devastating crises but also helps them recover, should they be hit by dark times. A business is nothing without its re...
2020-03-1634 min
The Manage 2 Win Podcast#65 – How Businesses and CEOs Should Respond to the Coronavirus Crisis, with Bill ColettiIn this special episode we speak with Bill Coletti about coronavirus, what businesses can and should do to address the crisis, how CEOs and other leaders should react, and what you can do during the following weeks and months to make sure your company is ready to return to normal operations when the crisis is over. Also, Bill recently shared a graphic with us featuring tips for effective coronavirus response communications, which you can see by clicking here. About Bill Bill Coletti is a reputation management expert. Bill is the author of Critical...
2020-03-1339 min
Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization ShowHow to Manage Employee's Coronavirus Fears in the WorkplaceThere's a lot of things your company can't control and the coronavirus is just one of them. But how you respond should be at the tip of your tongue. According to our guest, crisis communication expert Bill Coletti, "Plan now like your company's reputation depends on it because it does." According to Coletti (via way of Seth Godin), your reputation is no more than what people expect you to do next. What you say and do (or don't do ) to calm employee fears and ease customer concerns may have long-term implications, even when you have no control over the...
2020-03-0451 min
2020-02-1028 min
Business Owners Radio156 BRANDING | Why Reputation Management is the new competitive advantage. w/Bill ColettiBill Coletti, Founder and CEO of crisis communications and reputation management firm Kith, shares insights from his best-selling book Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. Learn the behaviors that help the most effective leaders perform at their best during a crisis. Find out how to use the same techniques that leading global companies are deploying to protect and grow your most valuable asset - your reputation.Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher
2020-02-1028 min
Life as Leadership: Where Leaders Gather to Grow TogetherThe New Mindset of Reputation Management with Bill ColettiBill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications, and professional development expert who founded a company called Kith to help other organizations in these areas. He is also a keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns.Mentioned in this episode:
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2020-02-0834 minLife as Leadership: Where Leaders Gather to Grow TogetherThe New Mindset of Reputation Management with Bill ColettiBill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications, and professional development expert who founded a company called Kith to help other organizations in these areas. He is also a keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns.Mentioned in this episode:Subscribe to Business BitcoinizationSubscribe on your favorite podcast appBusiness Bitcoinization Trailer
2020-02-0834 min
The Business Power Hour with Deb KrierBill ColettiBill Coletti is a crisis communications and reputation management expert, with more than twenty-five years of experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for Fortune 500 companies and global political campaigns. He is the founder of Kith: a crisis communications and reputation management firm that is at its best when working with established corporations that feel disrupted in the age of disruption. He is the author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Mindset.Bill previously global co-led the Global Risk Management and Crisis Communications Practice for Hill+Knowlton Strategies and has provided senior c...
2020-01-271h 02
The Thought Leader Revolution PodcastEP187: Bill Coletti - How To Handle A Reputation CrisisReputation and integrity crisis. If that happens, what will you do? Today's guest believes that while not all crises can be avoided, your reputation can be managed with an empowering, strategic framework intended to positively maintain your persona before the disaster occurs. Bill Coletti is a crisis communications and reputation management expert with more than twenty-five years of experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for Fortune 500 companies and global political campaigns. During this conversation, you'll discover… The Four A's - Awareness, Assessment, Authority and Action The importance of SPEED in crisis management The value of humanity in...
2020-01-2145 min
Leading Through Uncertainty54: Bill Coletti on reputation management and crisis communicationSend us a text Bill Coletti specialises in reputation management and crisis communication. He is author of the book Critical moments: the Mindset of Reputation Management. In this podcast, he shares his experience of staying grounded under pressure in a crisis and being confident of the way forward in moments of extreme uncertainty that a personal or professional crisis brings. There is much to learn from him about how we create clarity and certainty in moments of extreme uncertainty.
2020-01-2138 min
Leading Through Uncertainty54: Bill Coletti on reputation management and crisis communicationBill Coletti specialises in reputation management and crisis communication. He is author of the book Critical moments: the Mindset of Reputation Management. In this podcast, he shares his experience of staying grounded under pressure in a crisis and being confident of the way forward in moments of extreme uncertainty that a personal or professional crisis brings. There is much to learn from him about how we create clarity and certainty in moments of extreme uncertainty.
2020-01-2138 min
Vitamin LeadEpisode 112: Reputation Management with Bill ColettiVitamin Lead: Your healthy dose of leadership. Listen in as we interview Bill Coletti, Founder and CEO of Kith. His work revolves around preparing and advising companies for crisis situations and in how to improve reputation. Check out Bill's book and other resources at www.criticalmomentsbook.com
2020-01-0640 min
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcastactive CEO Podcast #66 Bill Coletti Reputational Resilience And TransformationBill Coletti – CEO Kith
On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Bill Coletti about reputational resilience and transformation, crisis preparation, opportunities that arise from adversity, and the 7 Levers of Reputation from the book Critical Moments. We also delve into being involved in political campaigns and elections, Bills time in Bulgaria as CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce and advising the Prime Minister, Kith approach to crisis management, and the speed of response during a crisis.
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2019-12-1134 min
The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson58: Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management with special guest Bill ColettiAccording to this week's guest, a company owns its brand; the public owns its reputation. Crisis communications expert Bill Coletti reveals how to build reputational excellence by meeting the needs and expectations of the public. We discuss his various strategies for companies to work their way through a crisis. Bonus -- Bill offers a phenomenal crisis preparation tip you can put into place within your organization immediately. [3:05] Kith’s focus looking forward to 2020. The firm is transitioning from a focus on disrupting the disruption, to transforming organizations to reputation resilience. [5:00] The Zuckerberg vs. Buffe...
2019-12-0335 minThe PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson58: Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management with special guest Bill ColettiAccording to this week's guest, a company owns its brand; the public owns its reputation. Crisis communications expert Bill Coletti reveals how to build reputational excellence by meeting the needs and expectations of the public. We discuss his various strategies for companies to work their way through a crisis. Bonus -- Bill offers a phenomenal crisis preparation tip you can put into place within your organization immediately. [3:05] Kith’s focus looking forward to 2020. The firm is transitioning from a focus on disrupting the disruption, to transforming organizations to reputation resilience. [5:00] The Zuckerberg vs. Buffe...
2019-12-0335 min
Wayfinding GrowthReputation Management and Growth with Bill ColettiReputation's Effect on GrowthWhen relationships are critical to your business, your reputation is probably one of the most important assets you manage. Unfortunately, many companies don't think about their reputation management until they're in crisis mode. At that point, it could seriously affect your growth. This is why thinking about reputation management and growth is vital.Bill Coletti, Founder and CEO of Kith, is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation M...
2019-11-2641 min
The Manage 2 Win Podcast#46 - How to Manage Your Company's Reputation, with Bill ColettiBill Coletti is a reputation management expert. In this episode he shares how to manage your personal and business reputation before, during, and after a crisis. Bill is the author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management, and the founder and CEO of Kith, a crisis communications and reputation management firm that works with entrepreneurs, corporations, high net-worth individuals, and politicians.
2019-11-2140 min
Leveraging Thought LeadershipLeveraging Thought Leadership | Bill Coletti | 162If you are in a professional services firm and your are not using the tools of a Thought Leaders you are probably leaving business on the table. What tools should you develop to ensure clients clean their plates and come back for seconds? Our guest Bill Coletti is the Founder and CEO of Kith a reputation management and crisis decision making firm and the author of Critical Moments. Bill walks us through his decision to write Critical Moments and what his expectations were from getting the book published. We chat about what doors having a b...
2019-10-1715 min
Inside InfluenceBill Coletti - Crisis EQ, critical moments and the power of an apologyI’m sure we’ve all had days that have felt like we did nothing but fight fires. Nothing but intensely analyse, inspect and wrestle with problems, both big and small, that at times feel like the sheer volume might crush us, or our organisation entirely.I can definitely tell you, from my own days of feeling like that, the last thing I often felt like I had, was a clear idea of how to address these issues in a manner where everyone wins. In fact some of the time it felt more like frantically getting one...
2019-10-091h 23
Excellent Executive Coaching: Growing Your Business and Enhancing Your Craft.EEC 110: Critical Crisis MomentsBill Coletti is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: How do you determine a crisis situation? How can a leader prepare for a crisis situation that could jeopardize his/her career? When a leader shows up unprepared for a crisis, what can they do? What is a crisis vs. critical moment vs. a difficult business issue? What are the skill sets of those serving leaders that make a difference in a crisis? What are the leaders greatest fear when managing a crisis? Who is Bill Coletti? Bill is a reputation management...
2019-10-0423 min
Accelerate Your Business GrowthHow To Prepare For A CrisisBill Coletti joins us to share how to prep your company and employees for a crisis, even if one never happens. If you are prepared for a crisis, the fallout won't be as bad, if there is fallout. Every company should be prepared for a crisis, big or small, in order to keep its positive reputation with the community.
Bill Coletti, CEO, and Founder of Kith, is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25...
2019-09-3044 min
Growth Experts with Dennis BrownHow to Handle a Customer Data Breach w/ Bill ColettiBill is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. During our interview we discuss: - Bill shares his origin story of creating and defending crisis in the political arena including his transition to working for corporate clients. - Why it is cr...
2019-09-0225 min
Voice of InfluenceHow to Manage Your Reputation in Times of Crisis with Bill ColettiBill Coletti is the CEO & Founder of Kith, a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. Bill has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. In this episode, we discuss what reputation management is and what it looks like when he helps companies achieve it, the four A's of reputation management, some of the main mistakes companies...
2019-08-1926 min
The Dov Barron ShowLeadership and Loyalty - Bill Coletti: Turning Critical Moments into Powerful TransformationMike Tyson famously said: Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. On this episode we’ll talk about: How leaders show up in a crisis, and what you can do when your reputation get’s punched in the face.Losing your Reputation can be like losing your virginity. Once it’s gone it’s going to be very difficult (if not impossible) to get it back.But what if there was a way that you could come back from a reputation aneurysm?Is it possible? Particularly if you are not...
2019-06-281h 00
The Dov Baron ShowBill Coletti: Turning Critical Moments into Powerful Transformation.Mike Tyson famously said: Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. On this episode we’ll talk about: How leaders show up in a crisis, and what you can do when your reputation get’s punched in the face. Losing your Reputation can be like losing your virginity. Once it’s gone it’s going to be very difficult (if not impossible) to get it back. But what if there was a way that you could come back from a reputation aneurysm? Is it possible? Particularly if you are no...
2019-06-271h 08
Consulting Success PodcastConsulting When The Stakes Are High with Bill Coletti: Podcast #80Sometimes, it is exactly the comfort that keeps us from pursuing what we really want. Bill Coletti, founder of the crisis communications and reputation management firm called Kith Consulting, has stepped out of the comfort offered in working for an established organization as a consultant to starting and running his own consulting business. When the stakes are high, he managed to push through and grow his business into a success. Bill shares his journey while imparting great insights to those who are starting a business of their own. He talks about the challenges he encountered as a sole owner...
2019-03-1831 min
Leadership Happy Hour105 - Critical Moments With Bill Coletti"If you don't like what people are saying, change the conversation." -Don Draper (AMC's Madman Series) The quote I have above is one of my favorite quotes of all time. We live in a time of immediacy of communication. People know what's happening when it's happening and it's up to us, as leader's to stop acting tactically and start being strategic in how we manage our own and our organization's reputations. As it happens, I have just the person on this episode to help us quit chasing our tails and get down to business in do...
2019-01-2650 min
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