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S&T Live Recap: Leadership Takeaways From Ken Jacobs

PRSay

After working in public relations for more than 25 years and then becoming a leadership consultant and trainer, Ken Jacobs knows that the PR profession often promotes people into management and leadership “because they’re good at PR, they’re good with media, they’re good with clients and new biz. People choose whom they follow.

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Overcoming the Leadership Gap (With Fewer Leaders)

Doctor Spin

We must find a way to bridge the leadership gap. Leadership is critical to any successful organisation, and developing influential leaders is essential for long-term success. A Gallup study examining corporate leadership and management found that only 10% of employees are natural leaders. The bad news?

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#CrisisRoundup of Awesome Links: Week of October 20, 2014

Melissa Agnes

With this responsibility comes the need for effective, credible and authoritative crisis leadership. The post #CrisisRoundup of Awesome Links: Week of October 20, 2014 appeared first on Agnes + Day. The Crisis Intelligence Podcast is available on iTunes and Stitcher. What are some great reads that you recommend this week?

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Weekly Roundup of Awesome Links: Week of August 11, 2014

Melissa Agnes

TSB CEO Demonstrates the Value of Leadership in Crisis Management. A good (and quick to read) case study on this week’s Crisis Intelligence theme: leadership in a crisis, by @jhemusinsignia. The post Weekly Roundup of Awesome Links: Week of August 11, 2014 appeared first on Agnes + Day. The social intelligence conundrum.

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#CrisisRoundup of Awesome Links: Week of September 1, 2014

Melissa Agnes

Thoughts on Crisis Comms Leadership. The post #CrisisRoundup of Awesome Links: Week of September 1, 2014 appeared first on Agnes + Day. Listen here! Available on iTunes and Stitcher. Other articles worthy of your attention. Fake Spokespersons Find It Easy To Prank the Media. These are always interesting to see!

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Defining Thought Leadership in a Business Blog

Ishmael's Corner

As our communication campaigns increasingly address SEO and particularly organic search, thought leadership becomes even more important. In short, thought leadership plays at the industry level, not the company level, ideally offering takes that can’t be found elsewhere. They interpret backlinks as “votes” for the content.

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Is kind leadership an oxymoron?

PR in High Definition

Why isn’t kindness desirable in the leadership community? It’s clear to see why the default path for leadership is often being as cut-throat with your employees as you are with your competitors, but it’s not the only way to be. In fact, under Barra’s leadership, GM’s share price has been consistently higher than prior to her joining.