We love the character Olivia Pope but we love Judy Smith, the woman upon whom Olivia Pope’s character is based EVEN MORE. Judy Smith spoke at Black Enterprise’s Women of Power Summit and shared the following important tidbits for dealing with ANY Crisis.
You don’t have to be a gladiator for these to work:
IN ANY CRISIS
1. Know the facts not the facts as you want them to be but true facts.
2. Trust your Gut.
3. Tell the truth. It matters, so ‘ fess up. You can decide whether it is now or later.
4. Know the landscape. What is the environment you are operating in.
5. Know where you want to end up. In other words, what is your end game.
6. Admit you are in trouble.
7. Listen to people.
“When you step out of your comfort zone,” said Judy Smith, ” It’s the greatest thing. We do not realize our power. “
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