The current White House Press Secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, may be stronger than Sean Spicer in dealing with the chaos of a press briefing, but she exemplifies how NOT to create rapport. If you are a leader, perhaps a CEO, or elected official who must deal with contentious Q&A sessions, watch Sanders’ briefings to learn how NOT to do it.
Huge mistakes:
• Pouty face. Corners of mouth turned down (just like her boss).
• Countenance generally angry and defensive.
• Deep sighing during the questions indicate contempt for the questioner.
• When a reporter asks a question, she looks down at her notes dismissively.
• She shifts from foot to foot, like she’d like to be anywhere else.
• Face is always stern looking. No lightness or humor.
• Answers are usually crisp, short, with a frustrated tone, “As I said yesterday…”
While press briefings can be combative in tone, the press secretary’s manner can help to create a more open and transparent communication between the White House and the press, and by extension, the American public. Leaders take heed. This is not the way to create the trust and support you need.
Amazing that Trump would hire a slob.
Great summary of what NOT to do!
The Farm Animal says “agh ” and ” uhh ” grunt noises at the end of every sentence . It is so far from a professional spokespeople that it is intolerable to listen to . A complete disrespect for the office she supposedly represents.