166. Joel Malina: How to Define and Respond to Crisis

Welcome to today’s conversation with Joel Malina. Together,we talk about communications and we dive into what it means to find balance in your career, while also having big impact.Joel shares his transition from Cornell to Brunswick, what it takes to define a crisis—and respond effectively usingreflections on October 7th 2023 as a major example. You’ll hear why listening is the most important thing you can do, how to consolidate information in high-pressure situations, and why having the right messengers matters most in the hardest times.Joel advises Brunswick’s Foundations, Education& Global Health and Energy & Resources clients on a range of matters, including public affairs, issues and reputation management, profile raising, crisis, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.