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'Kind' vs 'Nice' Leadership

Thu, Aug. 15, 2024

By Ken Jacobs

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.

Effective Leadership Starts with People

Fri, Aug. 2, 2024

By John O'Dwyer

O'Dwyer's/D S Simon Video Interview Series: Johnny Smith, VP of Comms., Roche Diagnostics North America

Johnny Smith, Vice President of Communications for Roche Diagnostics North America and former track and field athlete, talks with Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, about the importance of people-focused leadership on the latest PR's Top Pros Talk video podcast.

The Power of Not Knowing

Thu, Jul. 11, 2024

By Paul Oestreicher

PaulThe importance of asking questions and being curious cannot be overstated.

Overcoming Analysis By Paralysis

Wed, Apr. 17, 2024

By Ken Jacobs

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.

When the Inmates Run the Asylum

Mon, Apr. 15, 2024

By Fraser P. Seitel

Fraser SeitelWhile employee inclusion is important for any workplace, three recent examples illustrate how staff empowerment can potentially threaten an organization.

Leading On a Global Scale

Mon, Feb. 12, 2024

By Ken Jacobs

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.

It's Time for a Public Interest PR Specialty

Mon, Jan. 8, 2024

By Bill Huey

Bill HueyAs faith in institutions crumbles and the spread of AI-generated fake news fuels people's mistrust about information, it's time for the PR business to focus on serving the public interest.

The Pitch of My Life

Wed, Dec. 20, 2023

By Jeff Blumenfeld

Jeff BlumenfeldOver a rewarding 50-year career in public relations I’ve pitched everything from bowling to knitting, but the pitch I'll long remember is the one that recently saved my life after being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in 2009.

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Leading Through Uncertainty

Tue, Dec. 12, 2023

By Ken Jacobs

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.

Incremental is Fundamental

Mon, Dec. 4, 2023

By Paul Oestreicher

Paul OestreicherThere will always be a place for big ideas and sweeping changes, but don't underestimate the value of smaller steps and incremental advances.

From Imposter Syndrome to Inspiring Leadership

Tue, Nov. 7, 2023

By Ken Jacobs

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.

Empathy is Having a Moment

Wed, Oct. 25, 2023

By Jacqueline Kolek

Jacqueline Kolek

A culture of empathy is gaining in popularity across the business landscape. One empathetic source leaders can utilize to help build and foster a workplace that empowers, engages and motivates employees might seem unlikely at first: humor.

Laughter Drives Effective Leadership

Mon, Oct. 16, 2023

By Ken Jacobs

ROI of LOL bookPeppercomm leader Steve Cody, stand-up comic and chief comedy officer Clayton Fletcher, co-authors of "The ROI of LOL," say that humor and laughter are essential in the workplace and can drive effective leadership.

Leaders Err, That's How They Learn

Thu, Sep. 21, 2023

By Ken Jacobs

Anne GreenOn the newest Taking the Lead video podcast, Anne Green, the CEO-Elect of G&S Business Communications, openly discusses a mistake she made during CooperKatz’s acquisition by G&S in 2018.

Stopping Ourselves from Mattering Less

Wed, Aug. 23, 2023

By Paul Oestreicher

Paul OestreicherWe need to know enough about both the humanities and science to be capable citizens. With the politicization of so many topics—vaccines, evolution, climate change, stem cells—a more roundly educated public is essential.