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In their first lesson on Ragan Training, Ragan's Communications Leadership Council executive coaches Mary Olson - Menzel and Melissa Hook Shahbazian share insights for emerging leaders who want to coach their teams to success. Learn how to lead with a growth mindset, spark meaningful conversations, and run meetings that inspire. Link to join in comments. #CommunicationsTraining #LeadershipTraining #ExecutiveCoaching

Innovation thrives when creativity meets purpose, and that’s exactly what happened with John Hawley, Front-End Developer at Ragan Communications, who has been recognized with our Company Innovation Award! John pushes boundaries to improve our digital experiences, from optimizing site performance to enhancing design functionality. His innovative thinking has elevated how our audiences engage and how our teams collaborate behind the scenes. Congratulations, John, and thank you for turning bold ideas into impact! 👏

Marc Benioff publicly walked back his earlier support for deploying the National Guard to San Francisco, citing feedback from local officials and event partners and acknowledging his previous remarks stemmed from an ‘abundance of caution’. Read more https://lnkd.in/gEfquDwq

The future of B2B media isn’t one-off events or ads, it’s membership. Thanks to A Media Operator, for doing a smart breakdown on how Ragan built a recurring-revenue ecosystem that blends community, learning and career growth. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eMwkMTXf #GrowthStrategy #MediaInnovation #MembershipModel

Leadership isn’t just about strategy — it’s about empathy, courage, and connection. Discover how today’s most effective leaders are driving change with heart in the latest feature in the Modern Leader Series from The Grossman Group. Read more: https://lnkd.in/em-bMqkh

We brought together over 20 communications leaders last week for a candid roundtable discussion as part of our Internal Communications Conference at the Microsoft HQ in Seattle. The overarching message? Communicators must continue evolving as trusted advisors — translating strategy into clarity, strengthening organizational alignment and demonstrating tangible impact on business performance. We've compiled the key takeaways and themes here: https://lnkd.in/gpMW2Vz3

Final hours to save—priority rates for the AI Horizons Conference end today. Don’t miss your chance to join industry leaders exploring how AI is transforming communications, marketing, and business strategy. Register now before rates go up: https://lnkd.in/gTKZvCky

Can an AI agent bind consumers to contracts or accidental purchases? What happens when an AI tool generates misleading claims? Next week, we're hosting a webinar for members of Ragan's Center for AI Strategy where Paavana Kumar, AI member advisor, will answer these questions and help members mitigate risk while embracing innovation. Not a member? Learn more and join at ragan.com/aicenter