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Last week SBF gave an all-time accidental interview to Vox, when he thought he was off the record. This actually happens to people all the time, even those who are really savvy with the media. Here are the specific rules of when you can be quoted by a reporter: 1) ON THE RECORD is the default. Assume everything you say or do is on the record and can be reported. That includes your posture, your stammer, your outfit, your lunch order, everything. If you don't want it to be reported, confirm *in advance* that you're not on the record. 2) OFF THE RECORD is Fight Club rules: you don't talk about it. A reporter can't quote you, paraphrase you, reveal you spoke, or repeat the information you shared. But - a reporter can still print info if others confirm it, and your words and actions still create an impression. 3) ON BACKGROUND generally means a reporter can print what you're telling them, without identifying you by name. You'll negotiate how you'll be described, eg "an employee," "an executive" or "a person familiar with the matter," etc. Again, confirm this before you talk. 4) ON DEEP BACKGROUND is code for "on background - but with extra mystique." It typically means the information you provide can be used, but you can't be identified at all. But unless you're breaking open massive government scandals in a parking garage, just dispense with this. 5) ALWAYS REMEMBER: - people who aren't reporters can still report on you (citizen journalism!) - you can add on, but you can't unsay something - anything you say can be quoted unless mutually agreed otherwise in advance - when in doubt, skip the jargon and just negotiate in plain English whether you can be quoted or identified - lastly, none of this is legally binding! It's a gentleman's agreement. Never say anything that you absolutely don't want to see in print. More here: https://lnkd.in/e5MpVfik

Last night I saw an intern at a party. I knew she was an intern because she looked scared as hell to be at a networking event -- a wallflower on her own. "Remember when that was us?" I said to Lindsey Tepp. We both remembered being the noticeably younger woman in a sea of suits. I called her over to me. "What's your name? Who are you with? What does that company do?" She was brand new. She was stumbling. I held firm eye contact and smiled. "It's okay - keep trying. You're safe here. There are no stakes in this moment so practice on me." She muddled through her pitch. I told her what information to lead with next time she was asked. I told her this is hard and it's okay. She smiled and thanked me for being the first person she had networked with. Be a safe space for the newbies. Empower those without confidence (and arrogance). Find the person standing on their own and say hi. There is plenty of room for kindness in business. #networking

As promised, here is a list of my former #metamates who were impacted by the layoffs here this week. I will say it infinitely, this is truly an exemplary group of people. Not just from the #recruiting team. All of this information was voluntarily added to this sheet and they are #opentowork, they would love to hear from you! Feel free to comment, share, react or repost so that this can reach as many people as possible!! https://lnkd.in/esHYtqsX #people #meta #metalayoffs PLEASE be respectful & empathetic to this situation and do not add false information to this document. These are REAL people who have just had a huge part of their lives upended. And please do not use this information other than for it’s intended purpose.

According to Meta’s recent State of Small Business Report, 25 percent of small businesses make half of their sales during the holiday season. Needless to say, it’s an incredibly crucial time of the year for all entrepreneurs. That’s why we at Meta launched our Performance 5 - five data-proven tactics to improve ad results and help SMBs grow online. Check out advice from my colleague Rich Rao on how small business owners can get the most out of our platform going into the holiday season. https://lnkd.in/ddyDSAxr