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...
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...
by Keith Leatherwood | Feb 25, 2026 | Reputation, Issues, Crisis Management
Today, organizations are judged by more than just outcomes — they’re evaluated by how well they understand and engage the people around them. Whether it’s a local community, a regulatory body, internal leadership or staff, perception matters just as much as...
by Keith Leatherwood | Dec 17, 2025 | Public Affairs, Reputation, Issues, Crisis Management
When Reputation Is on the Line No organization is immune to crisis. Whether it’s a data breach, product recall, executive misconduct, or a social backlash, these moments can trigger a loss of public trust that reverberates across stakeholders — from customers and...
by Keith Leatherwood | Dec 3, 2025 | Public Affairs, Reputation, Issues, Crisis Management
Influence in the Age of Accountability In today’s hyper-connected and hyper-aware world, influence no longer happens behind closed doors. With public scrutiny higher than ever, organizations are expected to lead not only with purpose, but also with integrity. In the...
by Keith Leatherwood | Oct 28, 2025 | Reputation, Issues, Crisis Management
On March 28, 1979, a partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island (TMI) nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania ignited the worst accident in U.S. commercial nuclear history. While the incident itself resulted in no immediate deaths, its true cost was reputational — and it...
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