Weekly Roundup: Making a Tradition of Kindness and Compassion, Pandemic Management Expertise, Measures to Promote Gender Equality, and 13 research-backed measures to speak successfully
Welcome to my weekly roundup of the best of the latest leadership and communication blog posts I've seen over the past week. Given the current business situation today and how much has changed as a result COVID-19 I continue to advocate racial justice and continue to use the weekly round-up as a place to share some of the best resources I see to help leaders and communicators overcome these challenges with their teams.
This week's roundup of this week's leadership and communication blogs:
- 4 Ways to Create a Culture of Kindness and Compassion
By Shira Miller (@theshiramiller via @RaganComms), Ragan Communications
Research has shown that friendliness can create a competitive advantage. Here are four ways to create a kid-friendly workplace."Recognize the inspiring power of virtue, encourage and reward selfless behavior, and make decency a prerequisite for leadership. We all could use a large dose of kindness, grace, and understanding right now. Showing these admirable traits isn't the thing or a nice "add-on" if you can find it at work… "
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- Why strong leadership skills are more important today than ever before
By Art Langer (@art_langer and @Entrepreneur), Entrepreneur
The basics of leadership and communication have never been so critical. For small businesses and large corporations, clarity, empathy, and adaptability are the best tools of a leader."Despite what you may have heard, leadership is not innate: it can be taught. If you're struggling to lead your team during this pandemic, here's a round-up of my advice with the help of some successful students and alumni … "
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- A call to action for a fairer workplace
By John Elsasser (@JohnElsasser via @PRSA and @PRSAtactics), PRSA Strategies & Tactics
In its latest edition, PRSA Strategies & Tactics asked the Chairs of Diversity & Inclusion Chapter how communicators can help take action and promote equality in their organizations. Here's what they had to say."Working with the PRSA Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Strategies & Tactics asked the Diversity & Inclusion Chapter Chairs how communicators can help take action and promote equality in their organizations. Here is an edited transcript of their answers… "
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- These 13 research-backed actions will help you talk to everyone more effectively
By Susan and Peter Glaser (@TheGlasersInc via @FastCompany), Fast Company
University of Oregon professors Susan and Peter Glaser offer 13 science-based strategies for interacting with colleagues, customers and family members in a virtual environment."We have been studying communication for 40 years and have never felt a greater need than now: A global virus, a broken economy and the demand for racial justice have become our background." Our relationship problems get worse when we work from home or go back to work without knowing what the return to normal will look like … "
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- July 2020 Carnival for leadership development
About Lead Change Group (@leadchangegroup)
Get insights and tips from 25 global leadership experts in one place."Welcome to the Leadership Development Carnival in July 2020! We love to share posts from leadership professionals around the world on communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building and more… ”
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What were some of the best resources you read this week?
– –David Grossman
Take with you this year's lessons as you continue to plan and implement important organization-wide communications.
Attend a 60-minute interactive webinar with the Grossman Group's team of experts on August 18th, 19th or 20th – Restarting Communication: Creating Your Communication Plan 2.0 for the Way ForwardReflect, rethink and restart communication in your company to achieve long-term success.
