The top communication blogs were selected from thousands in Feedspot’s index, with rankings-based criteria such as traffic, social influence, domain authority, quality and consistency, and Feedspot’s own editorial review. The Grossman Group blog has earned the recognition as the #1 communication blog annually since 2017. David Grossman, founder and CEO of The Grossman Group, has been writing the blog since 2010. Occasionally, the blog also features guest posts from leadership and communications experts, including thoughtpartners at The Grossman Group and others in the industry.
“After the seismic shift in work and life from the pandemic, the landscape has transformed for companies today. There is a workplace revolution at hand, which is having a significant impact on how professionals lead and respond. Those who aren’t paying attention and strategizing accordingly risk being left behind,” says Grossman, ABC, APR, Fellow PRSA, CSP. “With leaders prioritizing a strategic communications approach, we were very conscious to meet them at their point of need. We wanted to outline outcome-driven solutions to help our readers meet their strategic priorities and solve the challenges they’re experiencing in their organization.”
Based on David Grossman’s research, consulting, and experience, he shares insights on the importance of meaningful leadership and communication in today’s business climate, including high-level tips and strategies on:
- Leading with authenticity, empathy, and humanity, what Grossman defines as Heart First Leadership
- Employee engagement, culture, and retention, particularly through The Great Resignation
- Leadership effectiveness, planning, and communications
- Building and maintaining trust
- Communicating effectively through periods of change, business transformation and crisis
- Internal communications planning, assessment and measurement
- A variety of other topics on the minds of leaders and communicators.
Here is a selection of top leadercommunicator blog posts readers found most helpful in 2021:
- 4 Must-Dos to Help You Talk About Change
- 7 Good Reasons to Measure Communications in Your Organization
- How to Create Line of Sight for Your Employees
- 5 Must-Do Steps to Share Expectations With Your Team
- Internal Communications Plan: 7-Step Strategy and Template
- Open-Ended Questions Enhance Employee Communication
- The Top 10 Things Every Employee Wants From Their Boss
- 7 Benefits of Developing Messaging Strategically
- The Art of Listening for What’s Not Being Said: Top 10 Tips
- When to Use Email (and When Not to)
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