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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.



Stories by Ken Jacobs

    Ditching the Corner Office and Fostering Leadership That Lasts
    (Leadership)

    Mon., Jan. 20, 2025

    Tom CoyneIn the newest Taking The Lead video podcast, Tom Coyne, Founder & CEO of Coyne PR, shares his insights drawn from his 33 years of leadership experience and building one of the U.S.’s most awarded PR agencies.

    Transformative Leadership, Timeless Lessons, and the Power of Creativity
    (Leadership)

    Wed., Dec. 11, 2024

    Corey duBrowaCorey duBrowa, Burson’s Global CEO and a top global communications leader, shares transformative ideas, critical lessons learned over his career, and the relationship between creativity and leadership on Taking the Lead podcast with Ken Jacobs.

    Leading Kindly To Empower Your Teams
    (Leadership)

    Mon., Nov. 18, 2024

    Doug SimonDoug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media—an award-winning influencer marketing firm that creates and distributes video to help turn organizations’ experts into influencers—discusses his distinctive take on leadership on latest Taking the Lead podcast with Ken Jacobs.

    Leading Leaders In a Time of Challenge
    (DEI)

    Fri., Oct. 11, 2024

    Ellen Ryan MardiksEllen Ryan Mardiks, Chairman of Golin, reflects on the leadership insights she gained from the iconic Al Golin, her approach to leading leaders, her commitment to DEI initiatives, and her intentional decision to stay with Golin for 40+ years on latest Taking The Lead Podcast with Ken Jacobs.

    Unlocking Success Through Curious and Empathetic Leadership
    (Leadership)

    Mon., Sep. 9, 2024

    Michael KempnerMichael Kempner, founder and CEO of MikeWorldWide, explores the impact of kind leadership, curiosity, and empathy on employee well-being and effective decision-making in latest Taking the Lead video podcast with executive coach Ken Jacobs.

    'Kind' vs 'Nice' Leadership
    (Leadership)

    Thu., Aug. 15, 2024

    Megan DriscollMegan Driscoll, Founder and CEO of EvolveMKD, discusses the importance of using “kind,” rather than “nice” leadership techniques to build a robust work culture, and integrating mental health advocacy into her core leadership strategy on latest Taking the Lead video podcast with Ken Jacobs.

    PR Leaders Must Adopt a Human-to-Human Ethos
    (Professional Development)

    Thu., Jul. 18, 2024

    Trenesa Stanford-DanuserWhether interacting with team members or clients, PR and comms leaders have to be aware that sometimes the work environment is highly impacted by what's happening outside of the workplace.

    Effectively Incorporating AI Into Your Organizations
    (Artificial Intelligence)

    Tue., Jun. 11, 2024

    Aaron KwittkenAaron Kwittken, Founder and CEO at PRophet, and CEO, Comms Tech Unit, Stagwell Marketing Cloud, shares his approach for how communications pros can apply AI in the evolving PR world, how it can be used for leadership coaching, and best practices to use it effectively and ethically.

    Overcoming Analysis By Paralysis
    (Leadership)

    Wed., Apr. 17, 2024

    Fiona HuttonFiona Hutton, founder and CEO at Fiona Hutton & Associates, shares her insights as a female entrepreneur on how to overcome analysis by paralysis and how "Type A” executives can be effective leaders on the most recent Taking The Lead video podcast.

    Leading Your Teams, Even Virtual Ones, To Success
    (Leadership)

    Mon., Mar. 11, 2024

    Ken JacobsDavid Barkoe, founder and CEO of Carve Communications, says it’s possible to effectively lead teams, even virtual ones, through any challenge.

    DEI Is Price of Doing Business in '24
    (DEI)

    Thu., Feb. 22, 2024

    Ken JacobsExecuting DEI is not just a nice to do for agencies today, but a critical need for their business success, according to Ben Finzel, president of RENEWPR and founding partner at the Change Agencies. 

    Leading On a Global Scale
    (Leadership)

    Mon., Feb. 12, 2024

    Ken JacobsIn this Taking The Lead segment, Dan Nestle, who’s been leading communications globally for nearly a decade, invites viewers to think about approaching leadership at a universal level. 

    How Leaders Can Approach Artificial Intelligence
    (Artificial Intelligence)

    Fri., Jan. 19, 2024

    Ken Jacobs & Curtis SparrerArtificial Intelligence has taken the world by storm, especially in the communications space. Despite its many benefits, some leaders have shared concerns about how it might affect their roles as leaders.

    Leading Through Uncertainty
    (Leadership)

    Tue., Dec. 12, 2023

    Trish NicolasIn latest episode of Taking the Lead video interview, Ruder Finn's Trish Nicolas shares lessons learned for internal communicators, including leading through uncertainty, what to do when you stumble, and how to lead in this era of employee disengagement.

    From Imposter Syndrome to Inspiring Leadership
    (Leadership)

    Tue., Nov. 7, 2023

    Valarie De La GarzaOn Taking the Lead video podcast, Valarie De La Garza, CEO of Fenton, openly discusses how she battled imposter syndrome and societal expectations during a 100-day interim CEO role, ultimately gaining the confidence to thrive in the job.