January 3, 2006

WHAT ABOUT YOUR KIDS?

PHOTO:Michael Jackson and his covered kids.

We see so many leaders, celebrities, business executives and average Americans today with reputations in crisis. When their reputations are in crisis, their lies, deceit and other wrong doings also greatly affect their kids.

Michael Jackson has three small children. Ken Lay has children that are now adults. Martha Stewart has a daughter. Kobe Bryant, Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds and Lance Armstrong all have kids. Various political leaders around the world in crisis also have children. What really happens to the children when one of their parents has a reputation in crisis? In two words: further damage.

I have provided reputation-management counseling to many clients with children over the years. For those truly seeking to repair their reputations, the damage they were afflicting on their children became a turning point. I would counsel them to bravely and courageously seek the truth in their lives for the first time in a long time. For others, the damage done to their children was just another example on a list of things to run from.

What should we personally learn from these examples?

• When our reputations are sullied, they affect all those around us.
• Our children are most damaged if our reputations are in crisis.
• As a result, use their pain as the most important reason to return to truth.
• A good family name begins with honesty, transparency and accountability.
• Are your kids currently being hurt because of your behavior?
• The excuse of ignorance is now gone. Be proactive. Because Your Reputation Is Everything! ™

About Mike Paul

Mike Paul is editor of The Reputation Doctor blog. The Reputation Doctor is a nickname given to him by various clients. Mike's blog is located at www.TheReputationDoctor.com. He appears regularly on Fox News Channel, CNN, MSNBC, Court TV, ABC News, ESPN, CBS News, BBC, and others as a weekly contributor and expert in the global news regarding leaders, celebrities, corporations and other organizations with reputations in crisis. Mr. Paul is also president and senior counselor of MGP & Associates PR (www.mgppr.com), a leading strategic public relations and reputation management firm based in New York. For interview requests, speeches or business opportunities with Mr. Paul, call 212-595-8500.

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Comments:

Comment from: Josh Honin (Canada) [Visitor]

Great analysis and tips. I knew reputations were important, but this takes it to another level. I look forward to reading more in your blog.

Jan 3, 2006, 8:26 pm

Comment from: Joan Miller (U.K.) [Visitor]

Cheers! I really like what you have to say. I've signed up for RSS updates. Thank you!

Jan 4, 2006, 9:05 am

Comment from: Alan Rothstein [Visitor]

I agree with your comments completely. Families are affected by relatives with reputations in crisis. Sad, but very true.

Jan 4, 2006, 12:28 pm

Comment from: chariah [Visitor] · http://ichariah

i can't beleaive he's sctully dead that's realy sad and the hospital imployes killed him beacause they told him that his heart wasn't doing wright and he died beacause he was in stress

Jun 25, 2009, 7:36 pm

Comment from: wiki [Visitor] · http://Italy

but hi's dead unbelievable someone killed him!! michael come back "we are the world" we love you forever michael,prince,paris and blankat

Jun 27, 2009, 5:17 pm

Comment from: Visitor ( South Africa) [Visitor]

i think Michael'death was God's will , if God say yes i'm taking my child now ...no one can say no! Let just except the fact guys and stop blaming the doctors.

Jul 1, 2009, 9:59 am

Comment from: Rose david [Visitor] · http://Tanzania

michael's death is gods will!glory be to god because he is a creator of the universe.

Jul 3, 2009, 5:38 pm

Comment from: 3lmo [Visitor]

we will miss u each & everyday
luv u
im a big time fan

Jul 4, 2009, 1:58 pm

Comment from: isaac baffoe or okonko(Ghana) [Visitor] · http://none

Actually in life nothing don't just happen by itself. Everybody has his/her destiny .whether micheal was drug or die natural may be his destiny.may be his destiny to die as such. May he rest in the abode of God.

Jul 6, 2009, 4:53 pm

Comment from: karol alvarez alvarado [Visitor]

me gustarian que suban fotos mas claras de los hijos de michael jackson

Jul 7, 2009, 5:22 pm

Comment from: Mubarak (Mubi) [Visitor] · http://ZAMFARA STATE

Micheal jackson's dead is God's will.

Jul 10, 2009, 12:44 pm

Comment from: Charles Ogolo [Visitor]

MJ is a very talented person before death, I love him so much and even till now I think about him as if he's till living. His legendry will continue living. R.I.P MJ...I LOVE YOU 4EVA. PEACE.

Jul 10, 2009, 7:22 pm

Comment from: Rashed [Visitor]

I danced Beligin @ TV Show when I was at class Five. All my family and friends youse to watch my moon walk. Now I am 40 years old. When he died, that night I walked Moon walk to remeber my child hood. I got Tired and my hart beet was getting hi. My wife told me to stop after half an hour. I just couldent except the fact. May Allah bless his kids. rashed1971@gmail.com

Jul 13, 2009, 6:07 pm

Comment from: Toni [Visitor]

Michael jackson de moon legend.
He might been a bit crazy bt he ws a world class genious, u have to be a bit crazy to be a world class genious.
He ws de great king of pop and his music will live on for eva.

im a big fan
luv u michael
xxxx

Jul 27, 2009, 2:58 pm

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