Damon Jones on pandemic response
From Damon Jones: Leadership isn’t inherited — it’s practiced. · · The WYN Leadership Playbook™
“I recall walking into our CEO's office one day and telling him that, hey, I think tomorrow you need to tell people that it's the last day in the office and we don't know when we're going to be back in the office. Do you want to be forced to do it by the government or do you want to be on the front end of that situation?”
On , Damon Jones, Chief Communications Officer at Procter & Gamble, spoke about pandemic response during Damon Jones: Leadership isn’t inherited — it’s practiced. on The WYN Leadership Playbook™.
About Damon Jones
Damon Jones, chief communications officer at Procter & Gamble, has spoken about the company’s approach to social issues, including racial equity, gender equality, and sustainability. He has described P&G’s advertising campaigns, such as “The Talk,” “The Look,” and “The Choice,” as efforts to spark constructive conversations about bias and racism. Jones has stated that the company’s advocacy is grounded in consumer insights and that it aims to be “a force for good and a force for growth.” He has also emphasized the importance of economic inclusion, saying that “it’s not enough to have inclusion on the screen — we want economic inclusion.” Jones has discussed P&G’s role in community events, including its title sponsorship of the Cincinnati Music Festival and participation in Black Tech Week. He has described these efforts as part of a strategy to serve multicultural consumers and support local economic development. Jones has also addressed the company’s crisis communications approach, noting that “transparency meets accountability” and that companies must demonstrate sustained action to build trust. He has highlighted listening as an underrated skill in both business and life, and has said that his role involves helping people understand perspectives different from their own.