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Justin Timberlake Takes the HighRoad
September 20, 2007
It&;s always tempting to bash a competitor or someone you were close to, especially when they&;re down. But when I do media training, I always counsel spokespeople to take the high road, even when the reporter brings up a competitor by name.
First, don&;t mention that company or person by name, second, acknowledge your rival in a positive way, as in &;the company you mention is certainly a worthy competitor, but what makes us different is&;&;
Justin Timberlake just did this in his interview with Oprah. Oprah asked Justin what he thinks is happening to his former girlfriend Britney Spears.
He said he didn&;t know, but added, &;What I do know about her is she has a huge heart, and she is a great person.”
Knowing when to take the high road about a former friend now in trouble, instead of taking the cheap shot like so many others, shows Justin Timberlake has a good heart&;and is destined for a long career.
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