It’s really hard to turn down interviews from national media outlets. But I think those of us who are being interviewed because of our expertise have a professional obligation not to give those interviews when the topic is outside our area of expertise.
https://twitter.com/cbhessick/status/1332475405551489025
And when I say “it’s hard,” I mean it really sucks. And I haven’t been perfect on this front.
But I feel a bit better when I give the reporter/producer the name of someone who *is* an expert—especially if that person is more junior & doesn’t always get a lot of recognition.
But I feel a bit better when I give the reporter/producer the name of someone who *is* an expert—especially if that person is more junior & doesn’t always get a lot of recognition.
Even that isn’t always enough to make me feel better, so I’ll tell the reporter to tell the other person I recommended them.
“Seriously, use my name,” I’ll say.
It lets the person know I value them. And it also lets me tell *someone* that I gave up a chance at the spotlight.
“Seriously, use my name,” I’ll say.
It lets the person know I value them. And it also lets me tell *someone* that I gave up a chance at the spotlight.
I’m really happy to see how many people have responded to say that they also refer reporters to others with more expertise. Kudos to all of you.
And a special shout-out to @PoliceLawProf who did this for me just a few days ago. I’m looking forward to reading that story! 😉
And a special shout-out to @PoliceLawProf who did this for me just a few days ago. I’m looking forward to reading that story! 😉
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