In early January, a Chicago real estate exec shot himself, apparently distraught over losses his company had suffered. The AP reported the story and quoted the company president. The quote made me do a double-take:
"a testimony to (deceased boss) leadership that (our company) remains well positioned for the future [and] poised for significant growth."
I got no sense of humanity in that statement and all crises are human events. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that the AP didn't run the entire statement. In a crisis, you have to choose your words carefully and focus on the audience most impacted (i.e. who is hurting the most?). How about a word of sympathy for the family and for the employees? Investors are impacted, but less than other audiences.
It's as though the building is burning and the owner is telling you that "there's nothing to see here, move along."
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
What's In Our Name?
Our name comes from the nautical term signal bridge, which is a platform high in the superstructure of a ship. The signal bridge provided the best possible vision from ship to horizon, and is where sailors sent messages to other ships or to those on shore.
Our company aspires to provide our clients with the same benefits the signal bridge provided captains of ships at sea: A clear view to the horizon, direct and effective communications, and a superior team of communicators that can deliver your message to its intended audience.
Our company aspires to provide our clients with the same benefits the signal bridge provided captains of ships at sea: A clear view to the horizon, direct and effective communications, and a superior team of communicators that can deliver your message to its intended audience.
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