Ghosting isn’t just a hiring issue. It’s showing up in proposals, emails, and everyday decisions, and it’s quietly eroding trust across teams and organizations. This post explores the rise of ghosting in professional settings, what it signals, and how we can choose clarity, even when it feels uncomfortable.
Post by Erin Beattie, CCO, Engage + Empower Consulting...
Culture is always communicating, even when leaders aren’t. This post explores how to spot the signals and lead with more awareness, clarity, and care.
When leaders don’t know what to say, silence can do more harm than good. This post explores how to lead with clarity, care, and intention — even in the fog.
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Professional reading is more than just scanning text—it’s a valuable skill that helps organizations communicate clearly and effectively. Learn how to provide impactful feedback when colleagues ask you to “read this for me.”
Communication doesn’t have to be complicated. At Engage + Empower, we believe that everyone, from comms pros to people leaders, can build clarity into their day-to-day work.
Ensure a seamless and strategic approach to organizational change by maintaining trust, transparency, and engagement among key partners, both internal and external.
While AI promises environmental benefits for corporate communications, we must consider its hidden carbon footprint and the value of human connection. Discover how to balance technological efficiency with sustainability and authentic engagement.
Ghosting didn’t start in the workplace, but it’s certainly made itself at home there. What used to be a dating term has crept into how we do business. It shows up in job applications, project...
Post by Erin Beattie, CCO, Engage + Empower Consulting...
Because people are always talking. Even when you're not. There’s a common belief that internal communication starts when a formal message goes out. An email. A memo. A slide deck. But the truth is:...
There’s a leadership myth I wish we’d let go of for good: The idea that if you don’t have the perfect thing to say, it’s better to say nothing at all. The silence that follows uncertainty is often...
I’m not in the spotlight, on the keynote slide, tagged in the CEO’s post, or introduced at the town hall. But I’m there. I’m behind the scenes, reading the room before the message goes out....
Why Leadership Communication Isn't Optional I still remember the meeting. It wasn't because it was especially long, heated, or dramatic, but because of what didn’t happen. It was a...
Sometimes, the hardest part is hitting send. When someone reaches out to me, most of the time, it’s not about strategy decks or vision statements. It’s not about the perfect phrase or the most...
Communication doesn’t have to be complicated. At Engage + Empower, we believe that everyone, from comms pros to people leaders, can build clarity into their day-to-day work. That’s why we created...
Ensure a seamless and strategic approach to organizational change by maintaining trust, transparency, and engagement among key partners, both internal and external. This plan will address concerns...
AI isn’t just reshaping how we communicate; it’s also making corporate comms more sustainable. But while AI can reduce waste, its growing energy and water consumption raise new environmental...