John Maxwell
3 essentials for becoming an inspiring leader
To gain the respect and trust of your peers, you must consistently exhibit character, competence and courage.
Leadership Communications
Adam Fisher
How and why you should use notes in your presentation
Pop culture might suggest that referring to notes while speaking makes you look unprepared, but it’s better than spewing blather or getting off topic. Here’s how to consult them with style.
PR Daily Staff
How modern speechwriters keep the craft alive and well
Join us for our live conference webcast and see how these savvy communicators are crafting addresses that enthrall audiences.
Ana Angelovska
6 top concerns for corporate communications leaders
Reputation management and working with upper-level executives top the list of nettlesome issues keeping external communicators up at night, according to a new survey. Consider these insights.
William Comcowich
11 tactics to streamline meetings
These tips can save time, ratchet up productivity and even elevate staff morale. The Chatty Chucks and Interrupting Ivans might be a bit put out, though. (Have them email you about it.)
Russell Working
Survey: Employees favor diverse leadership, but companies are lagging
Full-time staffers say gender and ethnic diversity can boost the bottom line. They also see it as a way to enhance the overall workplace culture and improve productivity.
William Comcowich
Study: As trust sags, employees and the public want CEOs to step up
In Edelman research, three-quarters of respondents want top execs at the vanguard of social responsibility efforts—but how effectively are those honchos taking up that mantle?
David McGimpsey
7 tips for speaking with greater confidence
Delivering a presentation can provoke minor jitters or abject terror. Relax. Breathe. These guidelines will set you on the proper course for engaging with your audience.
Robby Brumberg
In a staid #SOTU2019, Trump touts unity yet makes unyielding demands
Amid palpable partisan rancor, the president urged an end to the ‘politics of revenge, resistance and retribution.’ Optics in the House chamber grabbed the lion’s share of online buzz, however.
Tim O’Brien
3 essential steps for writing a speech for the CEO
Have you been asked to prepare remarks for the leader of your organization? Here are three crucial components of crafting a speech for someone else to deliver.
Russell Working
4 steps to turning your CEO into a social media powerhouse
Should your executives be on Twitter or LinkedIn? To answer that, start with a strategic question: What are your communication goals?
Ted Kitterman
Infographic: 9 steps to deliver a perfect speech
Writing the text is only part of the preparation necessary to ace a public speaking engagement. Consider these insights.
Ted Kitterman
Zuckerberg defends Facebook with 1,000-word Wall Street Journal op-ed
The company is entering its 15th year but spent most of the last year putting out fires and addressing data-misuse scandals. The op-ed is the latest in a series of attempts to turn the page.
Ted Kitterman
GM responds on Twitter to claims of unchecked racism
The automaker faces a lawsuit and public claims that black employees were harassed and threatened at a factory in Ohio. After a slow start, GM has ramped up its messaging online.
Robby Brumberg
How to communicate when morale stinks
Be transparent, and use your work to create an emotional high tide that raises every boat in the harbor.
