@ThoughtPartner

Showing Leaders the Path from Good to Exceptional | Author of #1 Best Seller: The Heart Work of Modern Leadership (2026) | CEO @ The Grossman Group

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Joined September 2009
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The CCO role has evolved faster than the communications function beneath it. Modernizing the function is no longer optional, but there are plenty of ways to get it wrong. I break down 11 common mistakes CCOs make - and what to do instead. Download today: yourthoughtpartner.com/11-mi…
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88% of communicators are engaged, yet 81% experience burnout at least sometimes, up from 59% in 2025. Together, those stats signal a risk leaders can’t ignore. Our new research with @InstituteForPR explores what’s driving both and what leaders can do: bit.ly/2026-EE
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5 Mistakes That Derail Communication Modernization hubs.li/Q04ttWTZ0 Written by David Grossman of @thoughtpartner
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The CCO role has expanded faster than the communications function beneath it. That's why we've launched The CCO Advisory at The Grossman Group – to help comms leaders modernize the function for today's demands and tomorrow's opportunities. Learn more: yourthoughtpartner.com/chief…
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The most successful CCOs don’t confuse speed with impact. They make methodical, targeted decisions that build confidence today and momentum for what comes next. We asked CCOs what they’d do again, do differently, or avoid entirely. Download today: yourthoughtpartner.com/wisdo…
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The Change Communication Mistake Almost Every Leader Is Making hubs.li/Q04p5Kmw0 Written by David Grossman of @thoughtpartner

Council Post: The Change Communication Mistake Almost Every Leader Is Making

When all leaders value genuine communication with their teams, transformational change becomes possible.

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When Employees Are Drowning in #Change buff.ly/PHWHMmX @mitsmr @ThoughtPartner #business #leadership #management #governance #culture #organization #changemanagement #changeculture #transformation #corporateculture #HR #CHRO #CEO
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As AI-driven transformation accelerates, more leaders face difficult workforce decisions. The biggest mistake I see? Preparing for the board, investors, media, and employees who are leaving, while overlooking the employees who stay. Free ebook: yourthoughtpartner.com/free-… #Leadership
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Ron Culp@CulpwritMay 28
Best supervisor question of the week: “What is the career you are actually trying to build?" Then listen. allwork.space/2026/05/employ… @ThoughtPartner #leadership

Employees Are Asking If They Still Have A Future Here

The question sits under every reorganisation announcement, and whether a leader answers it shapes retention more than pay. Say it out loud on Monday.

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Are You A “Good” Leader? That Might Be the Problem by David Grossman @ThoughtPartner > buff.ly/0doIuRm
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Your Leaders' Heart Skills Are The Key To A Successful AI Strategy hubs.li/Q04c26v00 Written by David Grossman of @thoughtpartner

Council Post: Your Leaders' Heart Skills Are The Key To A Successful AI Strategy

Organizations are naturally racing to adopt AI, and for good reason. Still, most of these strategic efforts fail. Why?

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I almost didn’t write this book and now it’s an Amazon best seller. Talking about heart in leadership felt “too soft.” Yet caring about your people isn’t a weakness. It’s strategy. It’s what exceptional leaders do that sets them apart. Order your copy: amazon.com/Heart-Work-Modern…
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PRSA Chicago@PRSAchicagoMar 3
Message volume is up. Impact is not. @ThoughtPartner explains why cascade comms fails today, and how to move from broadcasting to real dialogue. linkedin.com/pulse/shift-def… #PRSAChicago #Comms #Leadership
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20 Skills Internal Communications Pros Need To Develop Now hubs.li/Q042nZtF0 from @LyndsiM @ECBaskin @arketi @aaedc @MarieORiordan @upraise_pr @barck @thoughtpartner @MrNorthstar @alexileimbach @ValuxDigital @summitov and more
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The groundbreaking roadmap for leaders navigating today’s high-stakes complexity. Based on new research with The Harris Poll, I reveal what few leaders do well – and how you can join them. Pre-order through your preferred retailer here: yourthoughtpartner.com/heart…...
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Moving someone to action isn’t about what we think; it’s about helping someone else think differently so they can then act.
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PRSA Chicago@PRSAchicago29 Sep 2025
Partner Spotlight @ThoughtPartner Effective Leadership Transition: A 6-Step Guide for Communicators yourthoughtpartner.com/blog/… #PRSAChicago #Communication #Leadership
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Change is accelerating – and employees are at capacity. Our new enterprise change study with @HarrisPoll shows why 1 in 4 major change efforts fail, and how leaders can succeed with visibility and effective communication. Download the report: yourthoughtpartner.com/2025-… #Change #IC
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Many people view silence as empty space that needs to be filled, but when leaders learn to accept silence – and work with it – it opens doors for others to speak and be heard.
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