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  • When “I Don’t Know How” Becomes “I Don’t Want To”

    When “I Don’t Know How” Becomes “I Don’t Want To”
    Feb 15 2025

    Ever had a colleague who suddenly becomes helpless when it’s time to pull their weight? That’s weaponized incompetence—the workplace version of “Oops, I don’t know how to do that” conveniently leaving someone else to pick up the slack.

    In this episode, we’ll unpack how this strategic laziness erodes teams, why it’s not just harmless cluelessness, and how to spot (and stop) it before you become the office cleanup crew.

    CONNECT:

      • ⁠⁠Alex on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠
      • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex on Medium⁠⁠⁠⁠
      • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠
      • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex's Author Website⁠⁠⁠

    Join the Conversation: We want to hear your thoughts! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to share your experiences with crisis communications and the strategies that have worked for you.


    Get more great content on the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PRAfterHours.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


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    Pitch yourself or client as a guest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

        Announcer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod


        This PR After Hours Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2025, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small commission on some of our Amazon links.
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        5 mins
      • The Power of No: Why Setting Boundaries is a Cheat Code for Success

        The Power of No: Why Setting Boundaries is a Cheat Code for Success
        Feb 8 2025
        Saying yes to everything is a fast track to burnout, resentment, and an overstuffed calendar of obligations that don’t serve you.The real power move? Saying no.No isn’t about shutting doors—it’s about opening the right ones. It protects your time, energy, and mental clarity. It helps you focus on what actually matters—whether it’s writing a book, training for a half marathon, or simply preserving your sanity.Author Derek Sivers said it best: “If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no.” That filter has saved me from overcommitting to things that don’t align with my goals.Want to be more productive, stress less, and take control of your time? Listen in and learn more.CONNECT:⁠⁠Alex on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex on Medium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex's Author Website⁠⁠⁠Drop a buck in the tip jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a Voice Message!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Just click here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and give us your first name, city, and question or comment.Catch Alex's True Crime Show: GOING TO KILLING CITY. Listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and wherever you get your pods!Join the Conversation:We want to hear your thoughts! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to share your experiences with crisis communications and the strategies that have worked for you.Get more great content on the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PRAfterHours.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Alex's book, THE PODCAST OPTION-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-NOW IN PAPERBACK, AUDIOBOOK, and eBOOK!Pitch yourself or client as a guest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.PR After Hours is one of the 15 Best Public Relations (PR) Podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check it out!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We are also ranked #18 in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feedspot 70 Best PR Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ list, featuring the "70 Best PR Podcasts worth listening to in 2024."Check out and LIKE our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Drop a buck in the tip jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ere ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to gain access to ad-free, subscriber-only content for less than the price of a cup of coffee PER MONTH! $1.99 for no advertisements and occasional subscriber-only content!Send Alex a Voice Message!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Just click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and give us your first name, city, and question or comment.Read and subscribe FREE to Alex's Newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Al⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠l⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the Fits That's News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Announcer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeodThis PR After Hours Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2025, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small commission on some of our Amazon links.
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        7 mins
      • A Special Message from Alex

        A Special Message from Alex
        Feb 8 2025

        Alex shares what's happening with the show and what you can expect next.


        Thanks for listening.


        Links Mentioned:

        • ⁠Alex on Substack⁠
        • ⁠Alex on Medium⁠
        • ⁠Alex on LinkedIn⁠
        • ⁠Alex's Author Website⁠








        "Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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        1 min
      • The Gift of Presence: Finding Meaning Beyond Presents

        The Gift of Presence: Finding Meaning Beyond Presents
        Dec 15 2024
        In this episode, we explore the profound gift of being truly present during the holiday season. Discover how to prioritize connection, mindfulness, and meaningful moments over the hustle and bustle of giving and getting presents. Happy holidays! 🎄📖 Drop a buck in the tip jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us a Voice Message!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Just click here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and give us your first name, city, and question or comment.Contact Alex ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠via e⁠m⁠ail ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Alex's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠autho⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jalexandergreenwood.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow him on Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@alexginkc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Catch Alex's True Crime Show: GOING TO KILLING CITY. Listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and wherever you get your pods! Happy holidays! 🎄📖 Enjoy this episode? Please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice, and don't forget to subscribe for more literary journeys! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Winter Reflections" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, and some of our links may earn us a commission.
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        6 mins
      • Choosing Your Inputs: Curating a Life of Meaning

        Choosing Your Inputs: Curating a Life of Meaning
        Dec 7 2024
        In this episode, Alex discusses the importance of curating the information we consume to enhance our mental well-being. He reflects on his personal journey of shifting from politically charged content to more enriching inputs like music and literature, emphasizing how these choices can lead to a more intentional and fulfilling life. By adopting a stoic approach, he highlights the power of focusing on what we can control and the significance of finding clarity amidst the chaos of modern media. Originally published as an article on Substack. ⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠ for the article which includes links to source material. Join the Conversation: We want to hear your thoughts! ⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to share your experiences with crisis communications and the strategies that have worked for you. Get more great content on the website at ⁠⁠⁠PRAfterHours.com⁠⁠⁠. Read Alex 's work ⁠⁠on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Alex's book, THE PODCAST OPTION-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-NOW IN PAPERBACK, AUDIOBOOK, and eBOOK! Pitch yourself or client as a guest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours is one of the 15 Best Public Relations (PR) Podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check it out!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We are also ranked #18 in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feedspot 70 Best PR Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ list, featuring the "70 Best PR Podcasts worth listening to in 2024."Check out and LIKE our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW Facebook page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Drop a buck in the tip jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click ⁠⁠⁠h⁠⁠⁠ere ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to gain access to ad-free, subscriber-only content for less than the price of a cup of coffee PER MONTH! $1.99 for no advertisements and occasional subscriber-only content!Send Alex a Voice Message!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Just click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and give us your first name, city, and question or comment.Contact Alex ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠via email here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read and subscribe FREE to Alex's Newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Al⁠⁠⁠l⁠⁠⁠ the Fits That's News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Announcer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod This PR After Hours Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small commission on some of our Amazon links.
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        7 mins
      • Meetings May Be Hurting Your Business. Here’s How to Fix It.

        Meetings May Be Hurting Your Business. Here’s How to Fix It.
        Nov 23 2024
        In this episode, we tackle the hidden productivity killer that’s lurking in your calendar: meetings. While essential for collaboration and alignment, too many unproductive meetings can drain your time and energy faster than you can say "Zoom fatigue." Research shows the average worker loses nearly a full workweek each month to ineffective meetings, and that constant video calls can lead to burnout. But fear not—it's not all doom and gloom. Tune in to discover how you can turn your meetings from time sinks into productivity powerhouses with a few simple strategies. Originally published as an article on Substack. ⁠Click here⁠ for the article which includes links to source material. Join the Conversation: We want to hear your thoughts! ⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠ to share your experiences with crisis communications and the strategies that have worked for you. Get more great content on the website at ⁠⁠PRAfterHours.com⁠⁠. Read Alex 's work ⁠⁠on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ and ⁠Sub⁠s⁠tack⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Alex's book, THE PODCAST OPTION-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-NOW IN PAPERBACK, AUDIOBOOK, and eBOOK! Pitch yourself or client as a guest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours is one of the 15 Best Public Relations (PR) Podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check it out!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We are also ranked #18 in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feedspot 70 Best PR Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ list, featuring the "70 Best PR Podcasts worth listening to in 2024."Check out and LIKE our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW Facebook page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Drop a buck in the tip jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click ⁠⁠h⁠⁠ere ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to gain access to ad-free, subscriber-only content for less than the price of a cup of coffee PER MONTH! $1.99 for no advertisements and occasional subscriber-only content!Send Alex a Voice Message!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Just click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and give us your first name, city, and question or comment.Contact Alex ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠via email here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read and subscribe FREE to Alex's Newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Al⁠⁠l⁠⁠ the Fits That's News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Announcer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod This PR After Hours Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small commission on some of our Amazon links.
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        5 mins
      • An Update About PR After Hours for Our Loyal Listeners

        An Update About PR After Hours for Our Loyal Listeners
        Oct 28 2024

        Listen in for a few words about what's up with this show--as interpreted by the Deep Dive podcast news team.


        They really like to hear themselves talk, don't they?


        Or, you can read this statement:


        We are now in Season 10 of PR After Hours, and as our loyal listeners know, this season has seen a shift in our format. We've had fewer guest interviews than in the past due to host and producer Alex Greenwood's day job and other commitments.


        We understand this may be disappointing to some, and we appreciate you sticking with us through this transition. We have loved sharing this little after hours conversation with you for nearly five year now, and we hope to get back into a groove with more regular guest interviews soon. We are always working to improve the show and bring you the most insightful and engaging content possible.

        Please continue to follow us in your podcast feed, and of course visit us on Facebook and at our website, PRAfterHours.com, for updates and more news you can use.
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        5 mins
      • Play to Win, Not Just to Survive

        Play to Win, Not Just to Survive
        Oct 26 2024
        In this episode, we tackle a pressing issue in the world of public relations: the pitfalls of a "play not to lose" mentality in crisis communications. While it may feel safer to adopt a defensive stance during crises, this approach can lead to eroded trust and damaged reputations. Join us as we explore the importance of playing to win, discussing how brands can recalibrate their crisis management strategies. Learn how to take decisive, transparent actions that not only address issues head-on but also reinforce brand integrity and resilience. Key Discussion Points: The dangers of a defensive crisis management approach.How to shift your mindset from survival to proactive engagement.Strategies for controlling the narrative and building trust during a crisis.The role of transparency and empathy in crisis communications.Case studies highlighting brands that successfully played to win. Why You Should Listen: Whether you're a PR professional or a business leader, understanding how to navigate crises effectively is crucial. This episode will equip you with the insights and strategies needed to emerge from challenging situations stronger and more respected. Join the Conversation: We want to hear your thoughts! Click here to share your experiences with crisis communications and the strategies that have worked for you. Get more great content on the website at PRAfterHours.com. Read Alex 's work ⁠⁠on LinkedIn and Substack. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Alex's book, THE PODCAST OPTION-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-NOW IN PAPERBACK, AUDIOBOOK, and eBOOK! Pitch yourself or client as a guest ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours is one of the 15 Best Public Relations (PR) Podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check it out!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We are also ranked #18 in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feedspot 70 Best PR Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ list, featuring the "70 Best PR Podcasts worth listening to in 2024."Check out and LIKE our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW Facebook page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Drop a buck in the tip jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to gain access to ad-free, subscriber-only content for less than the price of a cup of coffee PER MONTH! $1.99 for no advertisements and occasional subscriber-only content!Send Alex a Voice Message!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Just click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and give us your first name, city, and question or comment.Contact Alex ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠via email here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read and subscribe FREE to Alex's Newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All the Fits That's News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Announcer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod This PR After Hours Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small commission on some of our Amazon links.
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