Management Episodes

What Is PR Leadership, Really? Having a title doesn't make you a leader — having buy-in does. In this episode of the Public Relations Review Podcast, Professional Certified Coach Ken Jacobs joins Peter Woolfolk to break down what effective leadership actually means in practice for public relations and communications professionals, who are routinely expected to influence stakeholders, keep teams steady, and deliver results under pressure. Authority and leadership are not the same thing. Authority is granted by a title; leadership is earned through trust. PR leadership starts with a simple gut-check: when you turn around, do you see real followers who understand your vision and their role in it — or people doing the bare minimum to stay safe? This episode explores what separates leaders people choose to follow from leaders people merely comply with.

I would very like to get a review from you. Please send a note to me. Thanks, Peter! like to much appreciate a review from you!! Thank you! Great marketing fails when the message underneath it is unclear. In this episode, Peter Woolfolk talks with messaging strategist Stefan Pollock about what "structured messaging" actually means: a clear, consistent framework that aligns PR, integrated marketing, and sales so they feel coherent instead of chaotic. Key topics covered: What separates signal fro...

I would very like to get a review from you. Please send a note to me. Thanks, Peter! like to much appreciate a review from you!! Thank you! Can a company be "people first" and "AI forward" at the same time? AI is moving faster than most companies can govern — and that speed is exposing a contradiction boards don't want to name: you cannot claim "people first" and "climate forward" while rolling out systems that drain resources, destabilize jobs, and dodge accountability through vendor contracts....

Discover the intricate maneuvers corporations perform when navigating social issues featuring Doug Pinkham, president of the Public Affairs Council. What does it take for a company to authentically engage in social movements without falling into the trap of opportunism or greenwashing? Learn how businesses can enhance corporate responsibility and attract top talent by aligning their initiatives with core values, sector specifics, and historical context. With host Peter Woolfolk Doug shares nuanced insights into this complex decision-making process, revealing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to corporate social involvement. As political landscapes shift, so do public expectations of corporate engagement. This episode sheds light on how companies decide their role in politically sensitive matters like democracy and voting rights while maintaining a delicate balance. With increasing public support for corporate involvement in issues such as the environment, hunger, and disc…