I loooooove how Harvard handled this!!!!! I've worked with clients who won't own their truth during their crisis for fear of losing money, not being liked, losing stakeholders, etc. But owning your truth, speaking up and saying it publicly—even if it costs you- is TRUE LEADERSHIP. And anyone that understands how reputation works, knows that these brands and leaders will likely gain more in credibility, community trust, and long-term value than those that stayed silent.
In one paragraph you’re saying they’re risking billions in federal funding, then saying they have “institutional autonomy” they’re trying to uphold. Can one really have both at the same time? I went to a college that actually has academic autonomy because it takes no federal funding. Can Harvard really claim institutional or academic autonomy while getting billions of govt $$?
Thank you for this perspective. I am following you from Mauritius where I have my own agency. I would love to have you deliver a training here.
I loooooove how Harvard handled this!!!!! I've worked with clients who won't own their truth during their crisis for fear of losing money, not being liked, losing stakeholders, etc. But owning your truth, speaking up and saying it publicly—even if it costs you- is TRUE LEADERSHIP. And anyone that understands how reputation works, knows that these brands and leaders will likely gain more in credibility, community trust, and long-term value than those that stayed silent.
In one paragraph you’re saying they’re risking billions in federal funding, then saying they have “institutional autonomy” they’re trying to uphold. Can one really have both at the same time? I went to a college that actually has academic autonomy because it takes no federal funding. Can Harvard really claim institutional or academic autonomy while getting billions of govt $$?