Crisis Communication With Paul Omodt

We’re hitting home with this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn. Host, Kim Clark is joined by Critical Communications Expert, Paul Omodt, to discuss the crisis communications strategies behind the George Floyd tragedy that transpired in the Summer of 2020. In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers behind the scenes of the responses surrounding the murder, including communication from the police department, the public’s cries and the challenge of cleaning up the crisis from a communicator’s perspective. Not only does Paul give his insights using his three-step crisis communications strategy, but explores the PR narrative that effective communications can offer as well as his advice on how to empower the media to tell stories in ethical and impactful ways. About The Guest:Paul Omodt is the Founder and Principal of Omodt & Associates Critical Communications, a full-service communication firm based in Minneapolis known for effective communication when communication is critical to your success. In his thirty-year career, Paul has worked on some of the Midwest's biggest crisis situations as well as built the reputations of some of the region's biggest brands. Paul is an active member of the communication community and regularly speaks on communication topics at conferences throughout the country. Find Paul Here:LinkedInFacebookTwitterAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn PodcastWebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok Thank you for listening! Please review, leave a comment and subscribe!