158: How to Respond Publicly to a Tragic Event of Your Own Doing: Ten Steps to Control the Narrative During a Crisis

<p>Here&apos;s what we know about the fatal shooting on the set of Alec Baldwin&apos;s movie set. </p><ul><li>Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that struck cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in the chest, and the director, Joel Souza, in the shoulder.</li><li>Baldwin is cooperating with the investigation and (as of now) in contact with Hutchins&apos; family. </li><li>Earlier, some crew members reportedly walked off set over working conditions. </li><li>Alec Baldwin described the shooting as a &quot;tragic accident.&quot; </li></ul><p>What we don&apos;t know?<br/><br/>How will this tragedy affect Alec Baldwin&apos;s reputation? </p><p>This episode provides a 10-point checklist to guide you through communications when a crisis arises, particularly from one you caused. <br/><br/>Click <a href='https://mollymcpherson.com/checklist'>HERE</a> to download your copy of the Crisis Communication Rapid Response Checklist. </p><p><br/><b>Mentioned on the podcast:</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alec_Baldwin'>Alec Baldwin - Wikipedia </a></li><li><a href='https://mollymcpherson.com/episode115/'>Episode 115: The ONE Word That Will Stop a Crisis Dead in its Tracks</a> </li><li><a href='https://mollymcpherson.com/episode155/'>Episode 155: The First 48 hours: Amtrak&apos;s Effective Crisis Response After the Derailment </a></li></ul><p><br/>Listen + Subscribe <a href='https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wwwstitichercompodcastmollymcpherson/communicate-with-confidence?refid=stpr'>Stitcher</a> or <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/communicate-with-confidence/id1441897190?mt=2'>Apple Podcasts</a><br/><br/>© Molly McPherson 2021 </p>