Leadership
Navigating the Winds of Change: Leadership Rooted in Values
The world feels especially turbulent right now. Enormous political pressures, economic uncertainty, rapid advances in AI, and ongoing societal shifts around equity and inclusion are putting extraordinary strain on leaders. The stakes are high. The speed of change is relentless. And the demand for clarity—both inside organizations, in the marketplace, and across communities—has never been…
Read MoreWhat a Global Network Really Offers: One Agency’s Perspective
When we joined IPREX nearly 20 years ago, our motivation was straightforward: we were stepping away from a holding company and needed a new solution to serve our global clients. We wanted partners in key markets who could help us deliver work at the same standard—people we trusted, who operated like us. IPREX gave us…
Read MoreLeading Through Uncertainty: Why Every Executive Needs a Thought Partner in Fast-Changing Markets
In today’s fast-changing business environment, uncertainty isn’t an occasional challenge—it’s the norm. Whether it’s shifting regulations, economic swings, emerging competitors, or rapid technological advances, leaders must navigate complex landscapes while keeping stakeholders informed, engaged, and confident. But here’s the truth: You don’t have to do it alone. An experienced communications thought partner can be the difference…
Read MoreLeaning into Change: Communicating Effectively with Your Audiences
Change is inevitable, and in today’s fast-moving business landscape, the ability to proactively navigate change is essential. While many companies traditionally operate under the assumption that minimizing disruption is the best way to protect their business interests and margins, the reality is that change is the name of the game. If your organization isn’t already…
Read MoreWhy Every Professional Should Consider Media Training
At Tunheim, we believe that practice makes perfect, and there is no better way to practice for media interactions than through media training. Navigating media interviews, whether live or recorded, can be challenging. Our media training equips clients with the knowledge and skills to effectively prepare for and conduct interviews across various platforms, including television,…
Read MoreGoodbye, 2021: Advice for Leaders
Like most business leaders, I suspect, I have very mixed feelings about the year we are about to close and the one we are ready to kick off. But as with every time of transition, it seems important to acknowledge where we are and where we are going. First, there is much to celebrate and…
Read MoreLeadership Communications: Create the Conditions to Enable the Power of the Human Spirit
“I do not believe in miracles, but I cannot explain this,” said the doctor. My 89-year old mother – vaccinated and careful – had been exposed to COVID and because of a pre-existing condition, it hit her hard. Family had gathered from around the country to be together and hopefully have a chance to encourage…
Read MorePandemic Realities: Advice for leaders to redouble our efforts
Ok, fair warning that this post is coming from a place of exhaustion and even foreboding. I just got a vaccine booster shot and don’t feel great; my elderly mother who almost never leaves her house just tested positive for COVID-19 and is in the hospital (cannot fathom how she was exposed); and my state…
Read MoreAutumn Leaves – The Power of Seasons
I have the good fortune to live in a place with usually glorious fall seasons – this year included. We’re mostly famous for our winters, even though they are not as long or as cold as our reputation would have someone believe (really!). But in a year like this one, when each coast of the…
Read MoreAudibles on the Line of Scrimmage: Insights During Football Season
Organizations used to spend weeks, even months, developing multi-year plans that went deep on details about strategies, resource requirements, talent recruitment and more. Annual budgets were drawn from those strategic plans, setting out the milestones and measures that would be used to define goals and incentives for a set 12- month period. After navigating the…
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