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ON THE RECORD
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Throughout my career advising executives, public officials, and organizations, I’ve seen the same challenge again and again: leaders are expected to communicate in high-stakes moments, but few are ever taught how.
When the pressure is high and the facts are incomplete, what leaders say next can build trust or break it.
I wrote On the Record to give executives and public leaders a clear, practical framework for communicating with clarity, credibility, and confidence when it matters most.
If you don't
own your story,
someone else will!
AUTHOR
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Dionna Smith is an award-winning crisis communications strategist, speechwriter, and Chief Communications Officer. Known for guiding leaders through moments of crisis, scrutiny, and transformation, she has advised Fortune 100 companies, political leaders, and government agencies on how to communicate with clarity, courage, and credibility.
She is the founder of Blacksmith Strategies, a consulting firm focused on strategic communications, crisis response, and leadership messaging, and the author of On the Record: A Practical Guide to Crisis Communication for Executives and Public Leaders.
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Your story is your strategy. Mine is proof!
