On July 3, after prevailing by just one vote in the Senate, Congress passed the massive One Beautiful Bill Act to deliver President Trump’s domestic agenda. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (or OBBBA) is not just a tongue-twister, but also significantly impacts nearly every corner of American life. Honestly, when I first began
When picturing a courtroom, I’m sure that most people think of the suited-up lawyers, the stoic judge, and the rapid typing of the stenographer as they follow along with the hearing. Whether it is thanks to popular media (Law and Order in my case) or firsthand experience with the nearly 70 million court cases filed
Will I Make It? I hold my breath now, trotting up the steep stairs to get to the entrance of my CTA line. Sometimes I have to gasp for air between my steps; other times, I push through until I reach the pavilion, where the fresh air circulates much faster and replenishes my desperate
Key lessons in timing, preparation, and presentation after a high-profile media stumble Bill Belichick's book tour offers us a chance to go to the film room and outline what plays worked and what didn't. After former New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick's untidy appearance—and an abrupt interruption from his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson—during
In today’s fast-paced digital world, the way we connect with audiences online is constantly evolving. As we move further into 2025, short-form videos remain popular and essential to incorporate into your content strategy; however, this is only one piece of the puzzle. Here are four tactics currently making waves and driving real connections with
Show. Don’t tell. Those were the 3 simple words I chose when a savvy entrepreneur and civic leader asked me over lunch about how we’re advising our clients in this volatile political and cultural environment. He wondered if we were suggesting companies double down on promoting their DEI initiatives, for example, or do they pull
“Don’t let a good crisis go to waste.” Churchill supposedly said it first, and then the phrase was contemporized by Congressman-turned Chief of Staff-turned-Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Earlier this week, the concept came into full frame with the onset and then the sudden reversal of the Trump “federal freeze.” Nonprofits, healthcare providers, universities, media outlets all
I’m not a lawyer, but I could probably play one on TV. After years working as a hashtag#strategist for the Attorney General and now advising executives in crisis management, I’ve spent enough time partnering with lawyers to maybe pass as an extra on Law & Order. This week, I had the privilege of meeting some soon-to-be
University presidents. Trade association CEOs. Energy entrepreneurs. Labor leaders. Social service providers. Media executives. These are just a few of my clients I’ve spoken with since the Nov. 5 election to talk through the implications for the new administration and the GOP takeover. In my line of work, the mantra is “expect the unexpected.” I
An exciting aspect of working a summer internship is being a sponge: soaking in every opportunity to learn from your surroundings, particularly by having conversations with your mentors. During my internship at CBL, I took time to formally interview members of the team to gauge their knowledge and experience in the world of crisis