In this insightful piece by Lee Carter, the Goldilocks Principle is used to illustrate how companies can navigate today’s volatile cultural and political landscape—not by staying silent or overreacting, but by communicating with clarity, courage, and balance to ensure their message is heard and trusted.
Americans have strong views on US intervention in Iran—and it’s notably divided by party lines. Lee Carter joined CNN’s Kate Bolduan and Van Jones for a sharp analysis on new polling of how Americans view the US strike against Iran. What does it say about who we are and where we’re at as a nation today? Stay informed—watch the full clip here.
In this thoughtful op-ed piece for FoxNews.com, Lee Carter reflects on what it might take to truly connect with those on the other side—and how to begin to bridge the deep divide that exists in America today. Instead of assuming the worst about each other, what might happen if we stop looking for enemies and start looking for common ground?
In this insightful piece by Ben Feller, a father’s simple moment of joy with his son sparks a powerful call to reshape the way we talk about modern fatherhood.
Lee Carter recently joined host Jason Chaffetz on the Jason in the House podcast for a conversation on “The Importance of Looking Beyond the Data.”
Lee Carter joined CNN’s Jake Tapper for a colorful panel discussion on topics ranging from Trump’s “big beautiful bill” and Democrats’ failure to come up with a better solution… to the new Trump “TACO” acronym and more. Some fun and always-insightful analysis from Lee!
How do you connect with a critical audience or constituency when you don’t have a message that resonates with them? Michael Maslansky addressed this question on NewsNation with Leland Vittert, for an interesting conversation on how the Democratic party has failed to reach and connect with young white men.
In this episode of Hearsay, Lee Carter is joined by partners Keith Yazmir and Katie Cronen to unpack why communicating effectively—especially in industries like pharma—is harder than ever.
President Trump’s executive order on pharmaceutical pricing is a wake-up call. For pharma companies, the question is not whether or not to react—but how. And how pharma companies react will have a big impact on where this debate ends. Reframe the narrative right and they have a unique opportunity to shift the conversation and become champions of both innovation and accessibility. Here’s thoughtful guidance for a constructive response.
With the administration’s increased focus on pharma and healthcare, companies across these sectors need to be ready to engage and communicate their side of the story. Many companies are looking for guidance in their messaging response to the healthcare executive order and the broader policy landscape, from tariffs to MAHA initiatives. Should your company address this directly or let the industry associations take it on? Lee Carter sheds some much-needed light on this question, with the warning: if you don’t tell your story, someone else will. And it will not be to your advantage.
