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The New Rules of Executive Visibility: Why Leaders Can No Longer Stay Behind the Curtain

The New Rules of Executive Visibility: Why Leaders Can No Longer Stay Behind the Curtain

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...
The Influence Gap: Why Facts Alone Rarely Change Minds

The Influence Gap: Why Facts Alone Rarely Change Minds

by Keith Leatherwood | Aug 5, 2026 | Stakeholder Engagement

When organizations encounter resistance to a project, policy, initiative or organizational change, the instinct is often to provide more information. More reports. More presentations. More statistics. More technical explanations. The assumption is simple: if people...
Stakeholder Capitalism in Practice: Communicating Business Value Beyond Profit

Stakeholder Capitalism in Practice: Communicating Business Value Beyond Profit

by Keith Leatherwood | Jul 22, 2026 | Stakeholder Engagement

For decades, business success was largely measured by financial performance. Revenue growth, profitability and shareholder returns dominated boardroom discussions, annual reports and investor presentations. While these metrics remain essential, today’s...
Stakeholder Conflict Management: How Early Engagement Prevents Resistance and Protects Reputation

Stakeholder Conflict Management: How Early Engagement Prevents Resistance and Protects Reputation

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...
The Grid’s Greatest Missing Link: Why Public Affairs Matters for America’s RTOs and ISOs

The Grid’s Greatest Missing Link: Why Public Affairs Matters for America’s RTOs and ISOs

by Keith Leatherwood | May 20, 2026 | Stakeholder Engagement

Most Americans rely every day on organizations they have never heard of to keep the lights on. Behind the scenes of the U.S. energy system, are seven Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs): PJM, MISO, ERCOT, SPP, NYISO,...
Efficiency vs. Authenticity: Why Personalized Communication Drives Higher Stakeholder Engagement

Efficiency vs. Authenticity: Why Personalized Communication Drives Higher Stakeholder Engagement

by Keith Leatherwood | May 6, 2026 | Stakeholder Engagement

In the race to communicate faster, many organizations are losing the ability to connect at all. The rise of AI, automation, and templated messaging has transformed how organizations engage with stakeholders. Communication is now faster, more scalable, and more...
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