"Texas based Match, Bumble react to new anti-abortion law" —

"Do not underestimate the power of employees....and of customers and of stake holders, shareholders, to affect the positions that corporations will take," says Davia Temin. — Quest Means Business

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"Disney Ignites A Firestorm By Dissing Scarlett Johansson: How To Damage An Iconic Company Brand In One Move" —

"Instead of taking the high road in their public response to what is essentially a business matter — albeit an important financial one — they decided to go low and go mean. And in so doing not only have they angered industry leaders like Johansson's agents at CAA, action movie fans, and women's rights advocates, they have seriously put a dent in their reputation with their 'un-Disney-like,' off-brand behavior." — Forbes Reputation Matters

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"There's a 'Fanatical Group of Worshippers' in Your Stock. What's Next?" —

"This brave new world of all of these Internet platforms and every person having their own voice has the power to whipsaw pretty much everything we thought we knew, and that extends to the fundamental value of stock," says Davia Temin. "The wise board, and certainly the wise company, has to understand what is going on and figure out the way to communicate to all parties in a way that engenders trust." — Agenda

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"Chaos Leadership: When Does Global Crisis Turn Into Chaos And How Do We Survive It?" —

"When crisis management fails, chaos ensues," says Davia Temin. "As we balance on the cusp between global crisis and total chaos it is time to explore the difference between the two." — Forbes Reputation Matters

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"50+ Days Of “House Arrest” — What You Can Do To Feed Your Soul, Heal Your Spirit, Keep Hope Alive — And Save The Planet" —

"It's been 50+ days now, give or take, since America has been sequestered at home. Whether you're still on lock down, or beginning to plan a return to semi-normalcy; whether you've been sick, had loved ones sick, or are still worried about catching the virus and passing it along — for most this perpetual ambiguity we find ourselves in is not just getting old, it's gotten ancient, unbearable." In this article, Davia Temin offers solutions to help those who may be feeling helpless. — Forbes Reputation Matters

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"Woman Compiling MeToo Names Says They're the 'Tip of the Iceberg'" —

"We're in MeToo 2.0," said Davia Temin. "We're getting more sophisticated in terms of making accusations and investigating accusations, and we understand the need to become more sophisticated in acting on the results." — Bloomberg

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"Chaos Rules: 8 Ways To Navigate Through The Fog Of Crisis" —

"In wartime they call it the fog of war. In crisis I call it the fog of crisis — but what it really amounts to is chaos. It's murky, dense and difficult to navigate. And it probably will exceed most of our abilities to cope at one time or another." Davia Temin shares 8 ways that might help you get through it. — Forbes Reputation Matters

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"In face of coronavirus, bankers apply lessons from natural disasters" —

It can be "very dangerous to extrapolate success in one smaller crisis" to a global pandemic, said Davia Temin. "You might have an idea about how to approach things, but generally God and the devil are in the details, and those details are never the same. If you make a misstep, it could be difficult to disentangle yourself from those decisions." — American Banker

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"It's time to face the 'new normal.' Here's how we can begin" —

Whether you're the CEO of a large organization or an employee who is part of a smaller team, it's likely that your job looks very different right now. As we settle into this new normal, the quicker you can get out of denial that your industry, career and role have changed, the better off you'll be. — Linked In's Working Together

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"How companies are confronting the unparalleled uncertainty of the coronavirus crisis" —

"We are no longer in crisis management, we are in chaos management," said Davia Temin. "You can do certain things and mitigate a crisis. This is out of our hands to some degree now." — The Washington Post

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"Expert Advice From Front-Line Physician On Leadership Needed To Combat COVID-19" —

Davia Temin reached out to Dr. Jacqueline Jones, one of the country’s leading ENT specialists, currently on the front-lines of fighting COVID-19 especially in children, for her expert advice. She shared it, both for patients, and for leaders in business, insurance, and medicine — and it is excellent. — Forbes Reputation Matters

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"Managing Your Bank's COVID-19 Communications in Social Media" —

"Banking institutions need to better communicate strength in uncertainty," says Davia Temin. "My suggestion is to channel Elizabeth Warren and 'have a plan for that.' Institutions might do well to showcase how much contingency planning they have done and how thorough it is. If the populace, the markets and the regulators believe them, life can be far less panic-driven." — The Financial Brand

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"Is your board risk-ready?" —

It's essential to understand and improve a board's risk reaction dynamics during times of calm, said Davia Temin. "It's better to fix the fissures on a board ahead of time because every fissure will explode in a crisis." — Strategy + Business

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"Davia Temin on Reputation, Crisis Rules and the New Normal"  —

Davia Temin runs a successful crisis and reputation management firm in New York City. Learn the story behind this woman-owned company and the different tools firms and people can use when faced with catastrophe.  — Voice of America Connect

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"Old Board Structures ‘Won’t Work Tomorrow’" —

"All in all, this is a swiftly evolving governance issue, just as it is a swiftly evolving societal issue," says Davia Temin. "Investors and the public are expecting corporate boards to step up to oversight of sexual harassment and abuse quickly, thoroughly, and authoritatively. I find that a playbook of best practices is emerging—and we are helping to formulate that playbook." — Agenda

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"Have We Reached the Point of #MeToo Malaise?" —

New data from crisis consulting firm Temin and Company finds that last month saw 12 high-profile allegations. That's the lowest monthly total since claims against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein ignited the #MeToo movement in the fall of 2017 and a dramatic drop from a peak of 143 last October. — Fortune, The Broadsheet

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"Marketing Lessons From Chase Bank’s Twitter Blowup" —

"This was a case of a big bank being targeted and used to make a political point. Politicians pounced on a Chase marketing tweet that was a little Millennial, but essentially harmless," said Davia Temin. "One lesson to keep in mind: Anything can be vilified today, especially on Twitter, and especially in the run-up to a highly contested Presidential election. When you're in a firestorm, do the right thing, and keep your head down!" — The Financial Brand

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"'A Tremendous Insult:' Boardroom Leaks Irk Directors" —

Most boardrooms, like a therapist's office or a confessional, are considered "sacrosanct," says Davia Temin. However, that confidentiality can break down in certain situations. In frustration, a director might turn to the press to put external pressure on the board to get directors to vote a certain way. Activist investors may feel an allegiance to their firm or other outside parties, or founders could disagree with other board members and leak information to try to sway investors to their side. Confidentiality can also break down in a crisis. — Agenda

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"What Would Bezos Do?" —

What the founder of Amazon, and the richest man in the world, did was show us how the head of a public company could put it all on the line to stand up to bullies. "Courage comes first," he essentially told us, no matter what the personal or professional cost. And apparently his prestigious board agreed. — Directors & Boards

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"When the CEO Has To Go" —

"Every allegation puts a huge burden on the board to conduct a full, fair, independent investigation swiftly, and then take appropriate and fair action, depending upon the results" said Davia Temin. "But when the evidence shows that the CEO must be terminated, the pressure is extraordinary, plus all eyes — internally and externally — turn to the board, to judge how dispassionate and equitable they will be." — Directors & Boards

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"The Right Way To Handle A CEO Scandal" —

"It used to be that a founding CEO could be excused all manner of misbehavior by his or her board, as long as it was kept quiet and the bottom line was not negatively impacted," said Davia Temin. "More recently, however, given the outsized attention to serious CEO misbehavior, boards really have little choice—they must react, and act, quickly and decisively." — Corporate Board Member

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"Business Ethics Through Movies: A Case Study Approach" —

"Mostly what organizations do in these kinds of moments is duck," says Davia Temin. "They do not come forward. They do not put their CEO forward. And they do not work out of the playbook of good crisis management, probably because they don't have anything good to say." — excerpted from The Washington Post

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"When Masters Of The Universe Fall - How Facebook Committed The 7 Deadly Sins Of Crisis Management" —

"Every industry and every generation feels invulnerable as long as everything is going their way. And the behemoth that Mark Zuckerberg built has led the pack. But when a fall from grace comes, as it has come for Facebook, it shakes the world." — Forbes Reputation Matters

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"Leading in a 'MeToo' Era" —

In the era of #MeToo, less and less silence surrounds cases of sexual harassment. Davia Temin joins Wanda Wallace on "Out of the Comfort Zone" to discuss what companies and leaders need to know in order to prevent the problem in the first place as well as how to respond to accusations whether the case can be proven or not. — Voice America

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"Hundreds of Business Leaders Face Accusations in #MeToo Movement" —

A new reports finds the #MeToo movement over the last 18 months has opened the door to allegations against 417 high-profile employees and corporate executives. And while the rate of accusations has slowed recently, the percentage of individuals fired has increased. “I think it’s settled into a new plateau, but it is certainly higher than we’ve ever had before,” said Davia Temin. — NACD Weekend Reader.

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"BankThink How to save a bank's reputation" —

From #MeToo to lending to gunmakers, from compliance issues to cyberhacks, from questionable marketing practices to persistent gender inequality — political, economic, and social issues are all directly impacting bank operations and reputations like never before. In this article, Davia Temin shares five ways to assess your exposure. — American Banker.

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"Leadership in AI Space — Davia Temin & Bruce Molloy" —

Davia Temin and Bruce Molloy share insights into linear regression and neural nets in machine learning, near future predictions for AI growth, AI and the job market, tips for entrepreneurs, advantages for early adoption, and more. — The Accessible AI Podcast.

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"You Can Eradicate Sexual Harassment in Your Organization" —

Dean Rotbart invited back one of his most popular all-time guests, Davia Temin, to talk about a very hot button issue in America at the moment: Sexual harassment. — Monday Morning Radio

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"America's Leadership Crisis: Davia Temin" —

This episode looks at how leaders can avoid the mistakes and embarrassment that could ruin their reputation, lead to their downfall and cause their employees and associates great harm. — How Do We Fix It?

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"Best Board Practices in Managing Reputational Risk" —

Davia Temin and Darcy Howe share best practices for boards who are more involved in managing reputational risk than ever before. — Risk & Compliance.

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"How boards and CEOs can prevent workplace sexual harassment" —

Davia Temin, president and CEO of Temin and Company, joined BNN to discuss how companies can fix and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. — BNN.

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"A 15-Point Plan For Boards And CEOs To Eradicate Sexual Harassment In Their Organizations" —

As organizations wait for the next wave in the tsunami of sexual abuse charges that is rocking American business, board directors and C-suite executives are not only fixated on understanding their risk exposure, but on what they can do to get ahead of the issue. In this article, Davia Temin shares an actionable, easy-to-execute 15-point game plan for boards and executives. — Forbes Reputation Matters.

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"Managing Crisis in an Era of Disruption" —

Crisis Strategist Davia Temin discussed topics ranging from global politics and instability, to corporate board and C-suite priorities and intrigue, to the crises faced by our nation's top colleges and universities and answered questions about how to lead with integrity and efficacy through whatever crisis comes your way. — Business for America.

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"How Boards Should Handle a CEO Scandal" —

"It used to be that a founding CEO could be excused all manner of misbehavior by his or her board, as long as it was kept quiet and the bottom line was not negatively impacted," says Davia Temin. "More recently, however, given the outsized attention to serious CEO misbehavior, boards really have little choice—they must react, and act, quickly and decisively." — Chief Executive.

To read the article, CLICK HERE.

"10 Leadership Blind Spots That Can Trigger Business Crises In 2017" —

"When you look closely at what triggers crises in organizations, you often see that there is a major leadership oversight or blind spot that has allowed the crisis to exist in the first place – and then grow, unrecognized, until it’s too late," says Davia Temin. "As businesses look toward the coming year, here is a deeper dive into common crisis triggers, so that management teams and boards can recognize hidden risks and danger zones within their organizations." — Forbes Reputation Matters.

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"The Morning Risk Report: A Crisis Plan Only Takes You So Far" —

Every organization needs a crisis-response plan, but those plans won’t address every situation "You need a crisis plan, but it would be a huge mistake to think you will follow it," says Davia Temin. — The Wall Street Journal's Risk & Compliance Journal.

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"You Have 15 Minutes To Respond To A Crisis: A Checklist of Do's And Don'ts" —

"When a crisis hits, how you respond in the first 15 minutes can make or break your organization – and your reputation." Read Davia Temin's list for leaders of “Do’s” and “Don’ts” in the first 15 minutes of any crisis. — Forbes Reputation Matters.

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"The Role Of Boards In Crisis: 10 Steps For Directors Before, During And After Crisis" —

"We see it every day in our headlines: as crisis has become a new global norm, the board’s responsibility in crisis is changing rapidly.” — Forbes Reputation Matters.

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"Resource List for Corporate and Personal Branding on Social Media" —

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"Rebuilding Trust in the Financial Markets"

This chapter by Davia Temin in Trust Inc.: Strategies for Building Your Company's Most Valuable Asset contains a prescription for how to rebuild trust in the financial markets, even after five years.

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