Reputation Today’s Post

I’ve often seen how Communications Executives offer more than just communication skills; they bring diverse stakeholder voices to the table, offering invaluable insights to both boards and executive teams. Applauding Korn Ferry for pinning down how to unlock the power of Chief Communications Officers 🚀 I recommend reading the full Korn Ferry article: https://lnkd.in/dBwMJDtA #CCOs #BoardroomInfluence #CorporateGovernance #corporatecommunications #reputationmanagement

🌟 Join me at the Strategic Communications Offsite in Santa Cruz, April 29-30! 🌟 Meet Cara, a client who was once where you are now. Stressed about content approval and stuck between leadership and employees. Cara was stuck between a leadership team that just didn’t “get it” and employees who wanted authentic, on-point, and actionable content. Together, we: * Designed communication objectives * Built a DEI communications strategy * Created plans for handling pushback I recently followed up with Cara to check in on her progress. She said: “Your 1:1 consulting was thought-provoking, providing a safe space to explore my own unconscious biases and gave me tangible ways to ensure our team’s communications are supporting an inclusive environment. Thanks Kim.” Learn the tools and frameworks I shared with Cara. Don’t miss out! Read feedback from other clients and secure your spot now! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gX6kFvAH #communications #EmployeeCommunications #InternalCommunications #DEICommunications #ConsciousCommunication 


📣The voices of Chief Communications Officers grow louder. This illustration from Korn Ferry brilliantly captures the complexity of stakeholder management in a world dominated by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (#VUCA). It's no wonder that Communications Executives are increasingly seen as trusted advisors to the CEO. Our 360-degree perspective on business not only drives value but is essential in navigating today's challenging business landscape. Learn more reading the full perspective on how The voices of Chief Communications Officers grow louder: https://lnkd.in/d7yN2Q5m #corporatecommunications #stakeholdermanagement #trustedadvisor #VUCA #communications #strategiccommunications #ceocommuncations

To close out #WomensHistoryMonth, gain insights from PR leaders Leeza Hoyt, MBA, APR Hoyt (The Hoyt Organization) and Abbie S. Fink (HMA Public Relations). They share their journeys, challenges, and strategies for success in #PR, emphasizing diversity, mentorship, continuous learning, and work-life balance. https://ow.ly/2bfC50R58HP

Last week, Spokn hosted our inaugural Internal Communications Leaders Dinner at the NYC outpost of the legendary Blue Hill At Stone Barns.  Given that our guests were professional communicators, I had pretty high expectations for the conversations. And wow, this group did not disappoint. In addition to the latest on the comms industry (of course), I learned... 🍷 'Flâneur' means ‘to idle or lounge about,’ ideally going from one place to another for nibbles and sips. 🐝 Typically, swarming bees are not actually aggressive. They’re just looking for a new home. 💨 There’s a mountainous region in Spain where it’s so windy that you can grow wine without pesticides because the bugs simply blow away. 💅🏽 Both Governor’s Island and Edgewater have 🔥🔥 day spas. 📣 Internal Communications looks completely different from one company to another. The common thread: most teams are very new and very under-staffed. A huge thank you to the IC leaders who are helping Fawzy Abu Seif and me build a community to laugh, share, and (occasionally) commiserate: Abby Marks, Kelby Smith, Cici Ghattas, Joana Casas, Maureen Sullivan , Tamarra Thal, Michelle Tagmyer , Florencia Vidal, @Stefanie Karis, and @Cole Ledford. Cheers to the next dinner soon! #internalcommunications #employeecommunications #corporatecomms #networking

The strength of a company’s commitment to internal communications and engagement often mirrors the strength of its culture. It’s not a nice-to-have — it’s a dangerous-to-not-have. 🔪 I am grateful for the work I get to do, the difference it makes for our people, and the value it brings to our organisation.💙 I appreciate that our leaders not only get it but are willing to listen and to invest in it. Our people see that. I see that. It means something to them. It means everything to me. Investing in strategic and internal communications demonstrates a fundamental understanding that a company can only achieve success through the strength and determination of its people — that a company’s culture is only as good as its communication and communication can only be as good as a company’s culture will allow. … it’s not just newsletters, you know. 🙂💚 #IChoseIC PS If you saw me filming this outside St James, no you didn’t. 😆

I'm joining this panel tomorrow to talk about the expectations of employees for organisations to speak out on political and societal issues. This was the case during the pandemic when we invited bosses into our homes via Zoom, but elections in the UK and US, the war in Ukraine and the situation in Gaza have changed everything. Now, organisations have switched to listening and working directly with affected employee community groups, and rightly so. Wadds Inc. published a report on purpose and polarisation in June, commissioned by NewsWhip based on interviews with corporate communications leaders. In it, we identified this reversal. The report includes a decision-making framework to help organisations determine when to speak out and when to stay quiet. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/enpshBqT

Corporate reputation isn't just a buzzword—it's a bottom-line booster. Did you know it can make up to 25% of a firm's market value? 📈 Boards are taking notice, leaning on Chief Communications Officers (CCOs) to navigate today's complex landscape. From guiding business transformation to managing crises, CCOs are becoming invaluable strategic partners. Here's an awesome article by Korn Ferry explaining why their seat at the boardroom table is more crucial than ever. #CCO #corporatereputation #reputation #communications

In an increasingly polarized environment, #communications has become ever more challenging to navigate:   💬 How do you decide what to respond to? 💿 What do you put on record? 👥 How do you address internal stakeholders?   This morning, #Charlotte-based communications leaders met to tackle these questions and more. A huge 'Thank You' to everyone who participated in this conversation!

3 reasons why you should book your tickets to our internal communications conference today… 1. You’ll spend a day listening to industry leaders 2. You’ll have the chance to network with internal communications professionals from other industries 3. Book today to get buy your ticket at the early bird rate You can find out more and book your tickets via the CIPR website > https://bit.ly/3SrCj58 #communications #conference