ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Michael Grimm, Senior Vice President at Reputation Partners and adjunct professor at Marquette University, joins Ethan Van De Hey to discuss the high-stakes world of strategic communications. Michael breaks down why a reputation takes a lifetime to build but only five minutes to lose, offering a masterclass on how transparency and "walking the talk" can help any organization (from Fortune 500s to small businesses) recover from a crisis. Additionally, Michael shares a deeply personal look into his life as a father to his son George, who was born with cystic fibrosis. He opens up about how this diagnosis shifted his perspective on resilience, vulnerability, and what it truly means to lead with a "glass-half-full" mindset. From the "next-door neighbor" approach to relationship building to Tim Ferriss-inspired productivity hacks, Michael provides actionable advice on focusing on what matters most in both business and life.
What are you waiting for? There is NEVER a right time to start anything. Keep pushing yourself to become the best version of yourself. Don’t allow fear to stop you!
Speakers: Ethan Van De Hey and Michael Grimm
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