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Methods to deal with savvy company executives
By Reynolds Center Staff
August 19, 2004 03:07 PM
What is the best approach to handle savvy public corporate executives to get to the real facts?
"If the executive is in a bad situation, you know they are going to be on the defensive so try to work your questions appropriately. But don't be afraid to ask the hard questions. Sometimes you'll gain their respect if you can prove that you know your stuff and aren't afraid to ask the tough questions." -Lorene Yue, Business reporter, Chicago Tribune
"Be familiar with what they've said in the past so you'll know when they're changing their tune. Then you'll be able to call them on it." -Sam Kennedy, Business reporter, The Morning Call (Allentown, Pa.)
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Copyright © 2008 Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism
The Reynolds Center has announced its 2009-10 free workshop schedule.
Select a workshop and register from the drop-down menu below.
The Reynolds Center registration for Fall 2009 free online seminars.
By Chris Roush
Tracking the Business Behind the Tomato
By Jonathan Higuera
Five Questions with Bill Choyke
By Jonathan Higuera
Finding the Economy's Silver Lining
By Dick Weiss
Double Whammy: Oil and Housing
By Jennifer Hopfinger
Methods to deal with savvy company executives
By Reynolds Center StaffAugust 19, 2004 03:07 PM
What is the best approach to handle savvy public corporate executives to get to the real facts?
"If the executive is in a bad situation, you know they are going to be on the defensive so try to work your questions appropriately. But don't be afraid to ask the hard questions. Sometimes you'll gain their respect if you can prove that you know your stuff and aren't afraid to ask the tough questions." -Lorene Yue, Business reporter, Chicago Tribune
"Be familiar with what they've said in the past so you'll know when they're changing their tune. Then you'll be able to call them on it." -Sam Kennedy, Business reporter, The Morning Call (Allentown, Pa.)
Copyright © 2008 Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism