Tag Archives: michael maslansky

Find Your Winning Corporate Narrative

September 18, 2025

Every day, in boardrooms, break rooms, and across the internet, people are shaping their own version of your company’s story—whether it’s accurate or not. Here’s the hard truth: If you don’t own your narrative, someone else will. And when that happens, you can lose control—not just of your story, but of your brand, your reputation, and your future.

On this episode of HearSay, we dive into a critical question every business leader should be asking: Do you have a corporate narrative that truly defines you—or are you letting the world fill in the blanks? Join us, because the answer could be the difference between leading the conversation and being left behind.

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Talking Tariffs: How Companies Can Communicate Effectively in a No-Win Situation 

June 3, 2025

As the Trump administration fights over the future of its tariffs in the courts, companies are anxiously considering how to deal with this massive shift in U.S. trade policy. Tariffs have already increased costs for many businesses, and they threaten the ability of some companies to survive. Many companies are asking: what’s the right language and framing to talk about tariffs in a way that protects our business without antagonizing Washington? Michael Maslansky offers some sound advice for how to respond while mitigating the risk.

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Threading the needle on DEI: What companies can do now

March 13, 2025
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With companies grappling to find a balance between adhering to their DEI commitments and navigating external pressures from political entities and advocacy groups, Michael and Lee dive deep into how companies can effectively communicate and implement these changes. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear firsthand of how businesses can continue to champion DEI amidst a rapidly shifting landscape. 

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From Populism to Purpose: Redefining your business narratives

February 6, 2025

Welcome back to a new season of HearSay! In this episode, CEO Michael Maslansky and President and Partner, Lee Carter delve into the complexities of communication strategies under the Trump administration. With public trust at an all-time low, companies must redefine their messaging to connect authentically with audiences, avoid becoming targets of political and social backlash, and stay aligned with national narratives. Listen here!

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