How Third-Party Mediation Can Save High-Stakes Business Relationships
Third-party mediation is a choice many organizations choose over litigation because of the benefits it can bring to the parties involved and the organization itself…
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When the Public Isn’t Listening, Your Message Might Be the Problem
Whether your organization is going through a significant change, announcing something big, or facing a crisis, you will take time to speak to the public…
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How to Build Public Trust During Leadership Changes, Mergers & Acquisitions
Change within an organization puts a significant strain on employees, stakeholders, and even the outside public. We’ve worked with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits and foundations…
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Trustfall: Fix the Gears, Not Just the Driver
Written by Sly James THE STORY OF “I” Joni texted me a chart the other night about trust in institutions. My first reaction was a…
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The Time of We: A Systems Approach to Pre-K
Written by Sly James COMMITMENT TO DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING When I became Mayor, I committed to making decisions based on facts and data, not politics or…
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Kansas City PBS Premieres New Series, “There’s Just Something About Kansas City”
KANSAS CITY, MO — Kansas City PBS is thrilled to announce the premiere of its new series, "There's Just Something About Kansas City," airing weekly…
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Why External Communications Matter More Than Ever in Business Transitions
It’s easy to prioritize internal communication during significant business transitions and changes, but this mindset can cause business owners to overlook a major sector of…
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Mayor Quinton Lucas Honors Former Mayor Sly James with Pavilion Dedication
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas today dedicated the Sylvester "Sly" James, Jr. Pavilion at the Kansas City Convention Center, honoring the…
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Effective Strategies When Shaping Public Opinion
Today’s world is filled with loud, competing voices. Whether your business, personal life, or political career has faced some not-so-great negative opinions, it can be…
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Business Insights From The 2024 Election With Joni Wickham
In this special edition episode of The Corporate Couch, host Jeff Pelaccio interviews our very own Joni Wickham. She brings her deep expertise in strategic…
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What’s Better Than One Influential Speaker? Two Influential Speakers! The Benefits of Getting Joint Speakers for Your Next Event
You’ve got your next big event coming up, and as you settle on everything from venue to catering, you still need to figure out the…
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Finding Leadership When No One Is Looking – A Few Thoughts From Joni & Sly
Leadership Can Come From Anyone Sly - I strongly believe that leadership shows up when circumstances require it. I think that applies to everyone. Whether…
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Why quiet pragmatism brings people together in an era of shouting and division – a few thoughts from Joni and Sly
It’s a Loud World Out There Joni - Sometimes, it seems like everyone’s always shouting in our world today. The political season is just a…
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