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The Missing Seat at the Executive Table: Why Communications Leaders Are Essential to Organizational Success

The Missing Seat at the Executive Table: Why Communications Leaders Are Essential to Organizational Success

by Keith Leatherwood | Jun 3, 2026 | Public Affairs

Organizations spend millions of dollars developing strategic plans, managing operations, mitigating risk, and driving growth. Yet many fail to include the one function responsible for ensuring those decisions are understood, supported, and trusted. For decades,...
The Energy Transition and the Power of Public Affairs: Why Communication Is Critical to Grid Transformation

The Energy Transition and the Power of Public Affairs: Why Communication Is Critical to Grid Transformation

by Keith Leatherwood | May 13, 2026 | Public Affairs, Reputation, Issues, Crisis Management

The future of energy depends on two interlocking systems: physical infrastructure and the social trust built through strategic communication. Together, they determine whether projects move forward, gain support, or stall entirely. While engineering and innovation are...
Every Word and Action Matters: How Strategic Communication Drives Reputation, Influence, and Impact

Every Word and Action Matters: How Strategic Communication Drives Reputation, Influence, and Impact

by Keith Leatherwood | Apr 29, 2026 | Brand Management

“Where Every Word and Action Matters.” At Hummingbird Communications, this is more than a tagline, it is a guiding principle. In today’s high-visibility, high-stakes environment, communication is no longer just about messaging. It is leadership in action....
The Future of Energy and AI: Why Collaboration and Communication Will Define Success

The Future of Energy and AI: Why Collaboration and Communication Will Define Success

by Keith Leatherwood | Apr 22, 2026 | Public Affairs

The energy landscape is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in decades — and it’s being driven by artificial intelligence. Last week, our CEO attended the Women’s Energy Network Conference, where a panel, including representatives from Siemens...
From Liability to Leadership: Why Public Affairs and Legal Collaboration Is Essential in High-Stakes Environments

From Liability to Leadership: Why Public Affairs and Legal Collaboration Is Essential in High-Stakes Environments

by Keith Leatherwood | Apr 8, 2026 | Public Affairs

In today’s environment, risk is no longer confined to the courtroom, it plays out in real time, in public view. Litigation, regulatory scrutiny, and policy challenges are no longer purely legal events. They are reputational events. They unfold across media platforms,...
Why Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Are Critical to Brownfield Redevelopment Success

Why Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Are Critical to Brownfield Redevelopment Success

by Keith Leatherwood | Mar 25, 2026 | Public Affairs, Reputation, Issues, Crisis Management

Brownfield redevelopment is evolving. What was once viewed primarily as an environmental and engineering challenge has become something far more complex — and far more consequential. Today, success is not defined solely by how effectively a site is remediated, but by...
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