David Grossman

Showing Leaders the Path from Good to Exceptional | Author of #1 Best Seller: The Heart Work of Modern Leadership (2026) | CEO @ The Grossman Group

[KEVIN PETSCHOW: Hall of Fame, ISU, Vidette @KevinPetschow]

“Some companies name #AI as the reason. Others point to ‘business needs’ while the AI investment sits in the same filing. That is a business decision. How leaders communicate it is a human one.” — @ThoughtPartner ✍️👨‍💻 @Newsweek
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[David Grossman @ThoughtPartner]

NEW: 6 in 10 CCOs say their communications function hasn’t caught up with its mandate.

We surveyed 50 CCOs, nearly all at $1B+ companies, on where their functions stand, what’s getting in the way, and where they’re investing next.

Get the 2026 Index: https://t.co/l8MxJv4aPZ

[David Grossman @ThoughtPartner]

For years, CCOs fought for a seat at the table. Now, 6 in 10 say they have the seat, but not the function it requires.

Our new Communications Modernization Index reveals the gap between influence and capability.

More in @PRWeekUS: https://t.co/8uHkZrSzwd

#CCOs

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88% of communicators are engaged, yet 81% experience burnout at least sometimes, up from 59% in 2025.

Together, those stats signal a risk leaders can’t ignore.

Our new research with @InstituteForPR explores what’s driving both and what leaders can do: https://t.co/KLhg1VrkLw

[David Grossman @ThoughtPartner]

The CCO role has evolved faster than the communications function beneath it.

Modernizing the function is no longer optional, but there are plenty of ways to get it wrong.

I break down 11 common mistakes CCOs make - and what to do instead. Download today: https://t.co/PsDzKMrwlg

[Forbes Communications Council @ForbesCommCncl]

5 Mistakes That Derail Communication Modernization https://t.co/Y9eQV4YO5d Written by David Grossman of @thoughtpartner

[David Grossman @ThoughtPartner]

The CCO role has expanded faster than the communications function beneath it.

That's why we've launched The CCO Advisory at The Grossman Group – to help comms leaders modernize the function for today's demands and tomorrow's opportunities.

Learn more: https://t.co/ane0uQluzh

[David Grossman @ThoughtPartner]

The most successful CCOs don’t confuse speed with impact. They make methodical, targeted decisions that build confidence today and momentum for what comes next.

We asked CCOs what they’d do again, do differently, or avoid entirely.

Download today: https://t.co/GVWnClUs4Y

[Forbes Communications Council @ForbesCommCncl]

The Change Communication Mistake Almost Every Leader Is Making https://t.co/tsl9r0WcDy Written by David Grossman of @thoughtpartner

[JC Gaillard @Corix_JC]

When Employees Are Drowning in #Change

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@mitsmr @ThoughtPartner #business #leadership #management #governance #culture #organization #changemanagement #changeculture #transformation #corporateculture #HR #CHRO #CEO

[David Grossman @ThoughtPartner]

As AI-driven transformation accelerates, more leaders face difficult workforce decisions.
The biggest mistake I see? Preparing for the board, investors, media, and employees who are leaving, while overlooking the employees who stay.
Free ebook: https://t.co/if8x2M3Wpx
#Leadership

[Ron Culp @Culpwrit]

Best supervisor question of the week: “What is the career you are actually trying to build?" Then listen.
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[Michael McKinney @LeadershipNow]

Are You A “Good” Leader? That Might Be the Problem by David Grossman
@ThoughtPartner > https://t.co/y2ZmZjsDmZ

[Forbes Communications Council @ForbesCommCncl]

Your Leaders' Heart Skills Are The Key To A Successful AI Strategy https://t.co/vbfArba6nw Written by David Grossman of @thoughtpartner

[David Grossman @ThoughtPartner]

I almost didn’t write this book and now it’s an Amazon best seller.

Talking about heart in leadership felt “too soft.”

Yet caring about your people isn’t a weakness. It’s strategy.

It’s what exceptional leaders do that sets them apart.

Order your copy: https://t.co/lFyjGjos9W

[PRSA Chicago @PRSAchicago]

Message volume is up. Impact is not.

@ThoughtPartner explains why cascade comms fails today, and how to move from broadcasting to real dialogue.

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#PRSAChicago #Comms #Leadership

[Forbes Communications Council @ForbesCommCncl]

20 Skills Internal Communications Pros Need To Develop Now https://t.co/FdDQJsCFzC from @LyndsiM @ECBaskin @arketi @aaedc @MarieORiordan @upraise_pr @barck @thoughtpartner @MrNorthstar @alexileimbach @ValuxDigital @summitov and more

[David Grossman @ThoughtPartner]

The groundbreaking roadmap for leaders navigating today’s high-stakes complexity. Based on new research with The Harris Poll, I reveal what few leaders do well – and how you can join them.

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[David Grossman @ThoughtPartner]

Moving someone to action isn’t about what we think; it’s about helping someone else think differently so they can then act.