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Managing change is hard, especially in depleted news organizations serving communities often suspicious of their work. Last month, API's Emily Ristow talked to Detroit business leaders – Gerry Brisson, Roula David and James Edward Feagin IV, who shared: ✅Change management tips ✅Community engagement tactics ✅ Leadership principles To manage change well, this panel of entrepreneurs encourages you to: 💡 Lead from all sides of the room, not just from the most protected 💡 Let people know where they stand & where you stand as the one in charge 💡 Embrace difficult conversations Read more insights here: https://lnkd.in/e5rvTGn9 #leadership #localnews #managingchange #communityengagement

Over the last few years, I’ve organized hundreds of listening sessions, site visits, and learning journeys with statewide leaders, philanthropists, and stakeholders. Here are some key insights I’ve gained that can help you do the same. 1. Engage Broadly: Involve diverse voices to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the issues. 2. Listen Actively: Create a space where participants feel heard and valued. 3. Collaborate Strategically: Partner with key stakeholders to amplify impact and foster sustainable change. 4. Document and Share: Capture insights and share them widely to inform and inspire others. I’d love to hear about your experiences and any tips you have for fostering meaningful engagement and collaboration. https://lnkd.in/eBkXQK_7

This case highlights the importance of effective leadership in managing organizational challenges. It underscores the need for leaders to possess not only strategic acumen but also emotional intelligence, communication skills, and the ability to navigate conflicts. Additionally, it demonstrates the significance of understanding the organizational culture and context in implementing change initiatives. Effective leadership can drive positive outcomes and foster organizational resilience, while ineffective leadership can lead to internal strife and ultimately failure. How does strategic leadership influence the development and evolution of organizational culture? https://lnkd.in/guVdtwzV #LeadershipDevelopment#EffectiveLeadership#LeadershipMatters#EmotionalIntelligence#OrganizationalChallenges#StrategicLeadership

Mundane content will get you mundane results. Great post about how quality writing matters.

Nieman Reports Laura McNeill (Krantz) “We need people with a service mindset, who understand how to run a business, but a business with a mission that’s more important than ever. We need leaders who embrace new revenue models, run toward chaos, and are excited to build new structures from the ground up. We need leaders who are generous, who nurture the careers of their employees, and who are serious about creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. And we need leaders promoted for their skills and their thoughtfulness, not their loud voice, charisma, or pedigree. … Today we are moving closer to our communities, online and in person, and we’re trying to do a better job of listening to the people we serve – and to those we don’t yet serve. We need leaders who strive to provide value to the lives of their communities, with the goal that, in return, they can earn their financial support.” https://lnkd.in/eyCMNKwq

What's your intergovernmental affairs strategy? What pitfalls have you run into when dealing with different state, local, and tribal governments? Join us on November 16th for a discussion on best practices for navigating Tribal, State, and Federal governments! #intergovernmentalaffairs #govcon

It should go without saying that the media are balanced and independent. But it's not that straight forward any more. In my latest article from Newstalk ZB PLUS we're talking about the importance of tough conversations about media independence. https://lnkd.in/gV-V2FEn #leadership #mediaindependence #media

From Student to Honorable Leader. Read this article in the Yourhub section of @TheDenverPost highlighting SkyVIew student Tucker and how he rose to be an outstanding leader in his family and community! #leadership #extraordinary #skyviewacademy #honorableleadership #svahawks

Corporations mirror the American social and political climate. There is a crisis in shared truth and agreed facts. Truth-seeking is now much harder as we seek to escape our echo chambers both in social media and in our companies that reinforce our hypotheses. In corporate roles it is easier to compromise than to confront. True Leadership seeks facts and takes a stand based on the best information currently available. Not making a decision is making a decision. Not taking a position is taking a position. Not prioritizing is prioritizing everything. #globalbusiness #leadership #truth

"People are the heartbeat and the pulse of an organization." 💙 In a recent interview with Authority, our Chief Executive Mike Smith shares the 5️⃣ key traits you need to become a highly effective C-Suite executive. Read them all here: #Leadership #Work #TalentManagement