Bruce Mehlman, Founding Partner of Mehlman Consulting, named Chief Influencer

 

The Communications Board names Bruce Mehlman, Founding Partner of Mehlman Consulting, as a Chief Influencer. 

Bruce Mehlman discusses the value of sharing insights freely and widely with Chief Influencer’s Anthony Shop. He explains that not only does he enjoy sharing his work, but it also leads clients and others to recognize his expertise. By sharing his work with a larger audience, Mehlman believes it increases its value and builds his influencing power. He also acknowledges that others may improve upon his work, highlighting the value of collaboration and the potential for unexpected insights to come from unexpected places. Mehlman ultimately sees his work as part of a broader effort to shape public policy during an extraordinary time in history, and he emphasizes the importance of paying attention to government and Washington for business leaders.

Mehlman advises leaders to approach social media with caution. He highlights the potential time and energy drain that social media can be and warns about the false sense of reality it can create. He suggests being cautious about the use of social media, avoiding virtue signaling, and acting before thinking. He shares his personal Twitter rules, which include not dunking on people, sharing interesting information and data, and working hard to unspin it.

Finally, Mehlman discusses how outrage and negativity can be monetized in media and politics, leading to a culture of attacking instead of uplifting; however, he believes in the power of positivity and elevating others as a way to feel better personally and to have long-term influence. Mehlman also points out that throughout history, people have always been worried about the state of things, but the arc of American and human history has ultimately been one of positive improvement.

Host: Anthony Shop
Guest: Bruce Mehlman
Producer: The Communications Board
Sponsor: The George Washington University College of Professional Studies

 
 
The Communications Board