How Delores Hargrove-Young handles tricky conversations
You don’t achieve the things that Delores Hargrove-Young has achieved in business and in life without knowing a thing or two about navigating difficult conversations.
Common Grounds with Sarah Cook
Max Winter sat down with account executive and former journalist Sarah Cook to chat about media relations, crisis communications and, of course, her favorite coffee.
The ABCs of LGBTQ+: Is your language all inclusive?
To use language that better represents diverse audiences, you must first understand it. This guide will help you navigate the terms to use (and avoid).
100-day communications plan for new leaders
For new leaders, developing relationships is critical to early success. Here are a few mission-critical audiences to connect with during the first 100 days.
Advice for business leaders
For new CEOs, the first 100 days are critical to establish trust and credibility. We recommend five immediate actions to help create a strong foundation.
Common Grounds with Laura Phillips
As we begin the new year, business leaders are being challenged in ways like never before. Max Winter sat down with Laura Phillips to talk about corporate leadership, the danger of communication silos and the lure of salted caramel mocha lattes.
When tensions are high, don’t ghost your audience
Responding to angry customers can be a challenge, but silence is rarely your best option.
Black, BIPOC, POC and more: Decoding the words we use to reference race
The language we use to discuss race is constantly evolving. Here are some terms that you should know.
Common Grounds with Nick Vehr
Max Winter sits down with Nick Vehr to discuss coffee routines, the business challenges of COVID-19 and the opportunities that lie ahead.
Common Grounds with Grace Ring
Max Winter sat down with Vehr's creative director, Grace Ring, over coffee to discuss the creative process, emerging design trends, and the Apple Pencil.