Judy Smith Quotes

Judy Smith

Profession : Producer

Birth : October 27, 1958

While you are searching for a job, it is a good idea to be on your best behavior.

Judy Smith

You don't want to appear as if you are not a team player, but at the same time, you don't want to be taken advantage of.

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I like to believe in the good in people. But we're all going to screw up from time to time. It just happens. It really is how our best growth occurs.

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I will say this about the truth - that it's one of those crisis rules, whether you are a client or someone who's living their life just every day - is that the truth has a funny way of not going away, and telling the truth is extremely important in dealing with any problem or crisis.

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I think, sometimes when we face problems and issues in our life, we have a tendency to really deny that a problem exists. Or sometimes we say, oh, it'll go away, or we can handle it. It's - you know, don't worry. I've got it covered. And a lot of times, that's not the case.

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The truth of the matter is, when you think about it, we all make mistakes.

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Most people somehow look at people in the crisis industry as fixers, but some things can't be fixed by an outside person.

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There's always an opportunity with crisis. Just as it forces an individual to look inside himself, it forces a company to reexamine its policies and practices.

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I love what I do, and to be able to see a show that is inspired by my life's work is exciting because it exposes people to what a crisis manager does.

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I've always been interested in image and reputation management. Because really, when you think about it, it is an old phrase, but all we have is our word and our good name.

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My experience at the White House was invaluable.

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When you're at the center of the universe, you have to think quickly and size up a situation instantly because, whether you like it or not, you're going to be on the news the next day.

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Above all else, protect your brand. If you or your company doesn't live up to your brand's promise, own up to your error.

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Reputations can be built, attacked, and destroyed on social media. It's a huge game-changer - instantaneously emboldening adversaries and shortening the ride for any corporate or personal brand.

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If your response to a problem or scandal isn't genuine, followers will sense it. And remember, by saying nothing, you're saying something.

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Most of the time, you think the problem is not as big as it is - because it says something negative about you or your company or your leadership. Face the reality: The facts are not as you want them to be.

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Protect yourself by always having a record of what transpired or was said in any situation that might be considered sensitive.

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Make sure you are clear about the expectations your boss has for you.

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Establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers. You don't have to be friends, but you do have to be friendly.

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If you make a mistake at work, address it as soon as possible - don't hide it.

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