The Power Point Is the Worst Kept Secret in Any Company

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i'm very happy to say stability ai is hoping to put the power point in the graveyard where it belongs i hate power points but because of my industry asset management heavily regulated got to have all the disclaimers. I often act as sort of a heat shield like i get attacked a lot sometimes i make wonderful friends and i got to meet you at the same time there's a lot of people who want nothing to do with me don't want to hear from me againbecause i represent an idea that is offensive to them. Over the long term you have to put yourself out there as a human being and speak directly to build trust. It doesn't feel good it also risks going wrong

Title: Description: Lulu Cheng Meservey is the Chief Communications Officer and Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Activision Blizzard. She joins Infinite Loops to provide us with a masterclass in communications for startups. A must-listen for current and aspiring founders. Important Links: • Lulu’s Twitter • Lulu’s Substack Show Notes: • Why people write hit pieces • The insurgency framework • How to access your audience’s neural real estate • How to develop a spontaneous elevator pitch • Tips for becoming better at reading the room • Speak directly and take the hits • Defining business objectives • Learning from other industries • Personalising your message • Overcoming resistance to the unknown, what Christianity can teach us about comms • Escaping corporate jargon • How comms resembles rugby • Taking ownership of comms • Moving to a new model of comms • “Don’t let things happen to you. Go and happen to things.” Books Mentioned: • The Network State: How To Start a New Country; by Balaji S. Srinivasan • The Hero with a Thousand Faces; by Joseph Campbell