Terry Wilhite

Diamond tip

Did you know that you can buy roses cheaper on Feb. 17? I proposed to spouse on Feb. 17, 1993 – the roses lasted for the moment but all twelve wilted the next day. They served their purpose. The ring used for the occasion – that graces her ring finger nearly 18 years later – [...]

Communication Idols

Tonight another season of American Idol began. As a friend of mine on Facebook so aptly said: “Another season of family members telling family member, you’re an awesome singer, only for judges to come along and burst their bubble.” This show reminds me every season that – like American Idol candidates – most people think [...]

A word about media training

Media training is routinely offered to leaders, and it can be especially helpful if done well. I recommend it. I enjoy helping CEO’s and key staffers work with the media. And over the years, I’ve watched other people do media training – and usually it about kills me. Why?   When it comes to “media relations”, [...]

Leveling the news scale

Early on in my career I was immersed in a client’s high profile organizational crisis that continually made state and local headlines. I was having unusual difficulty getting a balanced – level – story from some reporters, especially some small town weekly newspapers. (This is not a slam at small town weekly newspapers … I [...]