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Aug. 28, 2024
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How an accountability reporter tackles misinformation
“Something that we could all get better at … is clearly explaining concepts, walking through, ‘Hey, this is a piece of misinformation. This is a sentence that is incorrect. Here’s why it’s incorrect.’ And giving the background on that. That’s hard to do clearly, concisely, and in a way that makes a story still readable. But it’s so important to have that kind of context because our job is to show, not to tell. Our job is to present the facts to readers, and I think that clarity through facts in the misinformation space is vital.”
-- Lauren Weber, health and science accountability reporter at The Washington Post, excerpt from PEN America interview, “How a Washington Post health reporter navigates covering falsehoods”
Leadership tip to inspire your team
“Encouraging your team to approach tasks and challenges with fresh eyes can uncover hidden opportunities and foster openness to new ones. You can model this mindset by actively seeking new perspectives and showing curiosity about different approaches. When a problem arises, instead of defaulting to past solutions, ask yourself and your team, ‘What can we learn from this? How might we see this differently?’ Dive into conversations with a ‘tell me more’ attitude, and watch as you build more profound, meaningful connections. This approach not only sparks creativity and enhances your understanding of yourself and others but also reduces the pressure to have all the answers.”
-- Daisy Auger-Domínguez, contributor to Harvard Business Review and the author, excerpt from “Finding joy as a manager — even on bad days”
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