Plus, Meta tells employees AI use won’t be part of their performance reviews after all.


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Uber CEO cites need for ‘simpler’ company in layoff memo; Tim Cook says goodbye to Apple employees

Plus, Meta tells employees AI use won’t be part of their performance reviews after all.


  Member Content

Be prepared for unexpected reactions when sending change messages

Clearer messaging can reduce confusion in moments of change.


The AI and Communications Blueprint: 4 Things Every Comms Leader Needs to Get Right

When people do not understand what is changing, why it matters or how they are expected to respond, even the strongest AI strategy can lose momentum.



How to find the weak point stalling AI adoption

Most teams score the same on paper but need completely different fixes underneath.


WATCH: What successful communicators do differently

What career lessons help communicators prioritize and lead under pressure?


WATCH: Comms leaders discuss building employee trust

Learn from comms experts who attended our Employee Experience Conference in Nashville.


Bring more of the leader into leadership storytelling

Which formats help leaders build stronger connections with employees?



MGM Resorts comms leader on the real reason change communications fail

Never assume a change will play out the same way twice.


4 ways to get more from AI writing and editing, without losing your voice

At Ragan's AI Communications Virtual Conference, I talked about using AI as a co-writer, editor and strategic partner. Here's how to turn that into a practical workflow.


  Member Content

Build your cross-functional team long before you need it

Strong partnerships make complex change easier to communicate.


The 2026 Global State of Internal Communications Report

The culture gap is the new engagement problem.



3 steps for building a stakeholder map

How comms can stay ahead of stakeholder needs.


AI Awards

Deadline: Thursday, September 10, 2026


The Communications Measurement Virtual Conference

September 15, 2026 | 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ET | Virtual


AI Certificate Course for Communicators

Sept. 16, 23 and 30, 2026 | 1-3 p.m. ET | Virtual Series


Top Women In Communications Awards

Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026


Leadership Retreat & Summit for Women

September 23 - 25, 2026 | Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa | Paradise Valley, AZ


AI Governance Workshop

October 1, 2026 | 1-2:30 pm ET

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