“The most pleasant thing that has happened since I started talking out about this administration on LinkedIn is that I can live with myself.”

In this episode, we talk with Parry Headrick, founder of Crackle PR, about what it means to speak truth to power on LinkedIn. We’ll also dig into his advice for Comms teams within Corporate America.

Parry shares how he went from keeping politics off his profile to becoming one of LinkedIn’s boldest voices against MAGA. He opens up about navigating backlash, finding his moral compass, and how speaking out hasn’t hurt his business. He also offers candid advice for business leaders on the fence about joining the conversation: why policy is a safe entry point, and how authenticity builds more than just brand loyalty—it builds a loyal following.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:04) Facing the MAGA trolls

(02:54) Turning negativity into positivity

(05:55) Parry’s political awakening

(07:56) The Associated Press and press freedom

(09:10) Viral post comparing Trump to a hire

(10:38) When business values meet political stance

(12:18) The impact of political content on business

(13:41) Balancing authenticity with client risk

(15:48) Advice for corporate PR teams

(18:00) Why more leaders should speak out

(21:14) The most unexpected pleasant outcome

(22:37) The daily toll of online trolls

(24:28) Why his voice hits a nerve

Connect with our guest:
Parry Headrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parryheadrick/
Learn more about Crackle PR: https://cracklepr.com/

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