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 | 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...
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...
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...
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,...
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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