Fill the information vacuum before rumors can. Maude Blouin is director of communications for Flo EV Charging. When a senior executive departs, the pressure lands squarely on communications. The organization wants answers, leaders need clarity, and rumors thrive in any vacuum. Navigating this scenario successfully comes down to balancing transparency with speed while keeping employees […] The post How to get ahead of speculation in leadership transitions appeared first on Ragan Communicat...| Ragan Communications
From order-taking to strategic leadership in 5 steps. A veteran communicator once told me, “Resilience isn’t about bouncing back, it’s about bending without breaking.” She had just navigated a global crisis, an organizational shakeup and her team was cut in half. Still, she led with clarity and calm. As communicators, resilience is not optional. It’s […] The post Resilience is the new ROI for communicators appeared first on Ragan Communications.| Ragan Communications
Plus, key tips on integrating PR and internal comms. Quiana Pinckney, senior vice president of communications at Comcast’s largest division, oversees both internal and external communications. With more than two decades of experience across agencies, law firms, Fortune 500s, and private equity-backed companies, she has led teams through IPOs, crises, integrations and transformations. Pinckney is […] The post Comcast’s top division communicator leads with bold strategies appeared first o...| Ragan Communications
Communicators can help top brass understand the context and impact of their messages. Even the best leaders don’t always fully grasp the power of well-planned and executed communications. Comms pros can serve as an educational guide to help executives fully grasp the value of effective, employee-centric messaging. At Ragan’s Employee Experience Conference last month, Farnaz […] The post ‘Educate your bosses’: The keys to boosting your executive comms efforts appeared first on Ragan ...| Ragan Communications
There’s room to promote the perspectives of both leaders and rank-and-file employees. A brand’s story is best told through its people — that’s true both internally and externally. But it’s also important to consider the individuals telling an organization’s story, and the steps communicators can take to put them in the best position to share […] The post How Microsoft fosters its comms ecosystem from the C-suite to the front line appeared first on Ragan Communications.| Ragan Communications
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Tips from Merck’s leadership comms approach.| Ragan Communications
A research study on wellbeing that we completed with The Harris Poll revealed a stark reality about workplace wellbeing that leaders can't afford to ignore.The numbers tell a compelling story: 76% of employees and 63% of managers feel burned out or ambivalent in their current positions. What’s more, 89% of managers believe their employees are thriving, yet only 24% of employees agree.This perception gap is creating a critical blind spot for organizations, with constant change emerging as ...| PR Daily
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Laying the groundwork for good leadership begins before you start your role.| Ragan Communications
How SAP’s comms leader builds brand equity and employee trust. By Diane Schwartz, CEO of Ragan Communications. Erin Creagh joined SAP with the intent to play a leading role in transformational communications, to design smart, human-centered employee engagement strategies, and to bring stability and calm to a fast-moving business landscape. Having shaped her career at […]| Ragan Communications
In today's fast-paced workplace, it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day grind. But here's the truth: Employees crave more than completing tasks. They want to understand how their work matters — how they're not solely laying bricks, but creating something extraordinary.| Ragan Communications
Communicators and other professionals flagged corporate lines they hate. Here's how to rewrite the script for leadership comms.| Ragan Communications
What's missing from internal leadership comms.| Ragan Communications
Learn from two top minds in the field.| Ragan Communications
Tried and true tools define communicators’ approach to leader communications. Clear and consistent communication from executives and senior leaders is fundamental to building trust, ensuring alignment and driving sustained engagement across an organization. Their words shape company culture, clarify strategic priorities and inspire employees to take an active role in achieving business goals. However, according […]| Ragan Communications
Discover how modern leaders elevate team engagement through meaningful appreciation. Learn why specific, personalized, and purpose-driven recognition is key to leadership success in this latest installment of The Modern Leader series, celebrating 25 years of The Grossman Group.| PR Daily
Imagine your team not just working, but truly coming alive. The workplace isn't simply changing — it's being reinvented in real time. Employees today are seeking more than a job; they're looking for a meaningful journey that connects their individual potential with something larger than themselves.| Ragan Communications
One of the biggest traps leaders fall into is assuming others have the same information they do. It's like tuning into a movie halfway through — while you might grasp pieces of the plot, you'll miss crucial elements that make the story meaningful. Research shows that context isn't just helpful — it's essential for driving understanding and action.| Ragan Communications
A look into the impacts for both internal and external communicators.| Ragan Communications
Transform traditional leadership thinking by embracing vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness. Today's modern leaders know that admitting uncertainty, sharing struggles and being open about mistakes builds deeper trust and stronger teams.| Ragan Communications
The most effective leaders genuinely listen to their employees; leaders who don’t listen are surrounded by silence. Active listening means putting away distractions and being present, maintaining eye contact, and focusing fully on understanding what’s being said, not thinking about what to say or do next.| Ragan Communications
The most effective leaders genuinely listen to their employees; leaders who don’t listen are surrounded by silence. Active listening means putting away distractions and being present, maintaining eye contact, and focusing fully on understanding what’s being said, not thinking about what to say or do next.| PR Daily
Iconic American brands signal they’re getting back to basics.| PR Daily
