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The Executive Presence Blog:

Tips for Making a Successful Career Comeback

How to Recapture Professional Success Following a Career Setback

Everyone Loves a Comeback

Jonah Lehrer's next steps are unknown and will be interesting to watch.

The takeaway for thousands of professionals who are publicly dealing with the fallout of their poor decision-making, particularly of the ethical rather than criminal kind, is clear. Influence the agenda by telling your story in your own thoughtfully chosen words. Communicate open and honestly with emotions in check. Produce your absolute best work. Engage your critics in dialogue. After all, if they’re busy talking TO you, they have less time (and hopefully less motivation) talking ABOUT you.

 

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    New York Times bestselling business author Harrison Monarth is founder of GuruMaker, a global communications consulting firm that coaches Fortune 500 executives, politicians, and other high-level professionals in crafting and presenting … Read more...