by Keith Leatherwood | Sep 9, 2026 | Public Affairs, Reputation, Issues, Crisis Management
The traditional news cycle is gone. Organizations now operate in an always-on environment where social media posts, online conversations, breaking news, employee commentary, customer experiences and stakeholder reactions can influence public perception at any hour. An...
by Keith Leatherwood | Aug 26, 2026 | Public Affairs
Successful projects are often measured by milestones, budgets, schedules and technical execution. Engineering plans are reviewed, environmental studies are completed, permits are secured and construction schedules are carefully developed. Yet one of the most...
by Keith Leatherwood | Aug 12, 2026 | Public Affairs, Stakeholder Engagement
There was a time when many executives could successfully lead from behind the scenes. Organizational performance, financial results and company announcements often spoke louder than the individuals leading the organization. Today, that reality has changed. Employees...
by Keith Leatherwood | Jul 29, 2026 | Public Affairs, Reputation, Issues, Crisis Management
An organization’s reputation is shaped by far more than its own words and actions. Every partnership, supplier, contractor, nonprofit collaboration, industry coalition and community relationship contributes to how stakeholders perceive its values, priorities and...
by Keith Leatherwood | Jul 15, 2026 | Public Affairs, Reputation, Issues, Crisis Management
A groundbreaking ceremony may mark the visible beginning of a project, but the conditions for success are established much earlier. Long before approvals are obtained, permits are finalized, or equipment arrives, stakeholders are already forming opinions. These views...
by Keith Leatherwood | Jul 8, 2026 | Public Affairs, Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder opposition rarely begins with a protest, contentious public meeting, organized campaign, or negative headline. Long before conflict becomes visible, warning signs often emerge: unanswered questions, repeated concerns, misinformation, declining...
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