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Happy to be part of this article on leadership communications in the intergenerational workplace. Challenges exist - but can be tackled! Ragan Communications and PR Daily -https://lnkd.in/exVAKNrY Zeno Group #employeeengagement #internalcomms #generations #genxgirl #generationx #genx #worklife

The key to being promoted is to be visible. In a sea of talent, how do you stand out without drowning in office politics? It's not about being the loudest—it's about being strategically visible. Let's break down how to shine in a big corporate ecosystem: ✅ Volunteer for cross-functional projects - Stand in the Gap! ↳ Next time there's a company-wide initiative, raise your hand. The key? Expose yourself to leaders outside your immediate circle. ✅ Master the art of the "value-add" comment ↳ In your next big meeting, prepare one insightful question or comment. Quality over quantity. Make each interaction count. ✅ Leverage internal communications ↳ Does your company have a newsletter or intranet? Share your team's successes or industry insights. Be the go-to source for valuable information. ✅ Create your own platforms ↳ No opportunities to present? Make them. Organize lunch-and-learns or start an internal expert series. Position yourself as a thought leader. ✅ Build a diverse network ↳ Beyond your team, connect with folks in different departments. Understanding the bigger picture makes you indispensible — and memorable. Here's the truth: In large organizations, your work rarely speaks for itself. You need to amplify it strategically. Feeling overwhelmed? My "Dominating the Corporate Space Masterclass" is designed to help you master strategic visibility and more. You'll learn: >> Techniques to influence decision-makers >> How to build a powerful personal brand within your company >> Strategies to turn visibility into tangible career advancement If you want to stop being overlooked and start being sought after, Register here: www.sitgmethod.com/landing It's time to be seen, heard, and valued in your organization. #CareerGrowth #CorporateVisibility #StrategicNetworking #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipSkills #OfficeStrategy #CareerAdvancement #WorkplaceTips #CorporateSuccess #PersonalBranding

These insights from The Communications Network’s survey are on par with my experience. The more nonprofit and philanthropic leadership integrate the communication team at the beginning of any initiative, the more effective the results will be.

My first in-house comms role was at AOL. Remember them? (answers in the comments!) I had been leading teams and clients at a PR agency for years, and thought moving in-house would be a) easy b) less stressful and c) an easier road to a communications leadership role. Turns out, I still had soooo much to learn about communications and about what being a leader really meant. And there wasn't structured, tailored support out there to help me do it. (Although h/t to my line manager Vicky Prior for her excellent advice, role modelling and patience with me, always! I was a scamp.) Nearly 20 years later, there's still a worrying lack of professional development provision out there for mid-career communications and PR professionals. Who aspire to a Head of Comms or Director of Comms position, but who don't typically gain access to the type of leadership development required to help them get there. I want to fix that. My new group coaching programme "Step Up To Leadership" gives you the tools, techniques and insight you need to accelerate your leadership journey in communications. The start date has moved to the beginning of March, as feedback told me that January was challenging enough as it is ;) If you're one of those ambitious yet frustrated comms professionals at the mid-point of your career, take a look at the details and DM me if you'd like to have a chat about how it can benefit you and how your organisation might be able to fund it. And just for fun, here's a screenshot of one of the coolest things I worked on at AOL. No, not the CD landfill mountain, but the Live8 concert, held 20 years after Live Aid in 2005. And which is now nearly 20 years old too. Yikes! Anyone else remember this concert? #communications #headofcommunications #strategiccommunications #commsjobs #coaching #professionaldevelopment #communicationsmanager

I'm delighted to introduce The Social C-Suite's #SocialCEO of the Month for May – Ben Page of Ipsos. Ben is another example of a CEO who is doing an amazing job on social media, and we couldn’t be happier to feature him! His constant presence on LinkedIn is refreshing and a great reminder of how a CEO can be the Chief Influencer, Chief Cheerleader and Chief Communicator for an organisation. Whether he’s sharing his take on economics, politics, the world of work – or his occasional series on the quality of executive dining rooms – his output is fresh, intelligent and engaging. No ‘cookie cutter’ posts here. He’s also not averse to sharing the occasional selfie with the team. I personally LOVE seeing CEOs share selfies 😊 Why do I think being a Social CEO is so important? Here are five reasons, and Ben ticks all the boxes. ▶ It builds trust ▶ It demonstrates transparency ▶ It's great for personal and corporate branding ▶ It helps to attract talent ▶ It's a great way to engage with employees So, Ben, well done for being the Social CEO of the Month for May! #SocialCSuite #CEO #Leadership #SocialLeadership

Ready to "yeet" your old lingo and "glow up" your business vocabulary? If you have no idea what I'm talking about, think about this: Gen-Zs will make up over 25% of the workforce by next year, and they're bringing their own expectations about work-life balance, salary, job security, and more — including their lingo. Stay ahead of the curve with our latest issue of The Helm Newsletter. Haven't heard of The Helm? It's a resource for leaders looking for insights and tips on how to share your voice -- whether that's improving your LinkedIn efforts, tackling exec comms issues, developing a personal brand, understanding the world of ghostwriting, or learning how to talk to media. In a nutshell: thought leadership ABOUT thought leadership. Always free, and without spam. In this month's newsletter, we also break down: * How Often Should Executives Post on LinkedIn? * 8 Ways To Elevate Executive Presence on Social Media * What thought leaders can learn from Taylor Swift's Troubled Poets Fiasco (TL;DR Less is more.) Ready for fresh leadership insights straight to your inbox? Subscribe here and never miss a beat... No cap! https://bit.ly/3wdrJXb

I made a mistake at my first job — which has since changed the way I’ve guided dozens of mission-driven organizations in their communication efforts. You see, in my first role, I didn’t communicate my successes. Here I was landing press in top outlets like ABC News, Newsday Media Group, and Chicago Tribune; empowering the organization’s alumni to write, share, and amplify inspiring blogs about their experiences; and driving more interest to the organization, and yet, the global leadership team didn’t know it. Not only did they not know who was behind this PR strategy for the organization, but they didn’t have a sense of its impact. And that was my fault — it was because I didn’t tell them. I assumed that everyone knew about these successes and understood what they meant for the organization. I realized my mistake when I applied for a transfer to the organization’s headquarters and they offered me an entry-level position. My boss at the time said, “I know how great your work is but unfortunately, they don’t. You need to communicate it better.” While I did ultimately land a leadership position at another organization, I never forgot the valuable lesson I gained from this experience. Don’t assume that people know and remember all the important things you’re doing. Communicate your impact. Today, this is what drives our work for companies across the world. Whether it’s a two-person or 150-person company that’s doing great things day in and day out, no one will know unless you tell them. And keep telling them. That is key to driving more business, more partnerships, and more opportunities. So, what’s the impact that you’re creating? I’d love to hear about! [Photo is of me at my first job, deep in PR land with my Mac.] #agency #publicrelations #communications

Loved reading this article - you could easily replace 'business leaders' with 'internal communications' - the challenges resonate. Building a sense of belonging, connecting the dots and helping employees understand company purpose are critical for me.    1.    Leading (Internal Comms) in a hybrid world. The challenge to connect and include those ever-present, working virtually or hybrid, pressure to get 'back to the office' and reaching that team member on a remote island with dodgy Wi-Fi. 2.     Working has changed. When, to quote Jon, "work is increasingly a slog, fun is in short supply, and the benefits of hard work have never been less certain", internal communicators have such a huge role to play to coach leaders on effective, authentic messaging that communicates purpose and doesn't come across as corporate spin. 3.     Workers have changed. Absolutely! Internal comms was never 'one size fits all' but those audience segments are even more fragmented, meaning messaging has to resonate across different generations with differing outlooks, values and needs, across a workforce made up of employees, consultants, gig workers and freelancers. 

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Important perspectives in here.