Ken Jacobs, PCC, CPC, is the principal of Jacobs Consulting & Executive Coaching, which empowers PR and communications leaders and executives to breakthrough results via executive coaching, and helps communications agencies achieve their business development, profitability, and client service goals, via consulting and training. Please find him at www.jacobscomm.com, [email protected] @KensViews, or on LinkedIn.
| • | The Biggest Crisis Communication Mistake Leaders Make(Crisis Communications) Thu., Jun. 11, 2026
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| • | How Corporate DEI Executives Should Be Advising C-Suite Leaders(DEI) Fri., May 8, 2026
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| • | Leading When Your Agency Is Acquired(Leadership) Thu., Apr. 9, 2026
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| • | Courage Can Hit Differently For Leaders Of Color(Leadership) Thu., Mar. 19, 2026
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| • | Enduring Leadership and Career Longevity(Leadership) Thu., Feb. 5, 2026
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| • | The Decrease of Courage in Leadership(Leadership) Fri., Dec. 5, 2025
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| • | Why Leaders Need A Funny Bone(Leadership) Mon., Nov. 10, 2025
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| • | The Kind of Leaders Who'll Shape PR's Future(Leadership) Tue., Oct. 21, 2025
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| • | Treating Mental Health As A Business Imperative(Leadership) Thu., Oct. 2, 2025
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| • | ConAgra's Jon Harris on Unexpected Connections(Leadership) Tue., Sep. 9, 2025
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| • | Prove It With Action(Leadership) Fri., Jul. 11, 2025
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| • | From Intern to CEO: Leading with Curiosity, Consistency, and Courage(Leadership) Fri., Jun. 6, 2025
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| • | The Power of Accountability, Vulnerability, and Empowering Others(Leadership) Tue., May 13, 2025
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| • | Heart First Leadership(Leadership) Mon., Mar. 10, 2025
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| • | Leading with Purpose in Anti-Racism, DEI and PR's Toughest Challenges(DEI) Tue., Feb. 11, 2025
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In our conversation on the Taking the Lead podcast, John G. Clemons reflects on how trust must be earned, how credibility is constantly tested, and why courage can carry a different weight for Black and Brown leaders.
In this episode of Taking the Lead, DePaul University's Ron Culp reflects on what effective leadership looks like when career paths are less predictable, expectations are shifting, and leaders are being asked to develop people at every stage of their journey.
Are communications leaders acting as the conscience of their organizations? Torod B. Neptune is concerned they've yielded that position to pragmatism.
Tony D'Angelo, Department Chair at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, is shaping the next generation of communicators. In this episode of Taking the Lead, he shares lessons on trust, collaboration, and developing true leaders, not just top performers.
PR’s future will be shaped by leaders who stand with conviction on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, embrace AI responsibly, and combat misinformation, explained IPR's Tina McCorkindale on latest Taking the Lead podcast.
In this episode of Taking the Lead, Rubenstein's Christina Stokes discusses why mental health must be treated as a business priority, how DEI fuels stronger teams and better results, and the unexpected leadership lessons she has carried from her mentors and her background in music.
ConAgra's Jon Harris shows how leaders can derive powerful lessons from the most unexpected places on latest Taking the Lead podcast.
Dr. Rochelle Ford, Page Society CO, on why building trust that lasts requires consistency, honesty, and proving one's values through action.
Maeve Hagen, CEO and Managing Partner of Taylor, shares the leadership mindset behind her 19-year journey—from curiosity and people-first values to bold DEI action, on Taking the Lead podcast with Ken Jacobs.
Kristelle Siarza Moon discusses how temporarily stepping away from her agency CEO role helped realize her leadership strength on the latest Taking the Lead podcast.
David Grossman, CEO of The Grossman Group, reflects on 25 years of leading a successful communications consultancy, sharing what it takes to navigate uncertainty, build resilient teams, and stay true to one's mission, on latest Taking the Lead podcast.
Malika Klingler, managing principal of PRR, shares her vision for leadership, commitment to anti-racism, and insights into driving meaningful DEI progress while navigating the complexities of leading an employee-owned agency, on Taking the Lead podcast.