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Why Internal Communication in Private Equity Protects Value
Most portcos plan for product, tech, and headcount growth — but neglect how communication will scale. This gap doesn’t just cause confusion. It quietly erodes execution, trust, and retention. Here's why internal communication is a value protection lever, not a soft skill.

Debbie Braden
May 192 min read
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M&A Integration Planning: Why Your Welcome Letter Isn’t Enough
Town halls and welcome emails aren’t a strategy. Real M&A integration planning starts before the ink is dry—mapping culture, identifying change impacts, and building trust moments. This post shares what goes wrong when communication is an afterthought—and what strategic communication can do to protect execution and enterprise value from the start.

Debbie Braden
Apr 211 min read
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Internal Culture Communication: How Microcultures Shape Strategy
Culture isn’t created in keynotes—it’s shaped in daily decisions, team norms, and informal conversations. This article explores how internal culture communication can help decode microcultures, address misalignment, and reinforce values across silos. To lead real culture change, you have to listen differently and communicate more personally.

Debbie Braden
Apr 142 min read
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Trust During M&A Integration: The Real Reason Deals Fail
Employees don’t resist change—they resist confusion. During M&A, broken promises and vague updates erode trust fast. This post unpacks the emotional cost of poor communication and shows how trust during M&A integration can protect talent, accelerate synergy, and keep your cultural foundation from crumbling. If you don’t shape the story, someone else will.

Debbie Braden
Mar 242 min read
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M&A Communication Strategy: Why Most Deals Fail Without It
M&A success isn’t just about financials—it’s about alignment. This article explores how a strategic M&A communication strategy can prevent talent loss, culture clashes, and stalled execution. If you’re not communicating proactively from Day 1, you’re putting your deal’s value at risk before integration even begins.

Debbie Braden
Mar 172 min read
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Internal Communication Gaps Are Costing You—Here’s What to Do
You say you want world-class internal communication—but does your structure support it? This post breaks down how communication gaps between leaders and teams undermine execution and trust, and why simply having a communication function isn’t enough. Learn how to fix what’s broken before it shows up in your bottom line.

Debbie Braden
Mar 101 min read
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Workplace Uncertainty: What Leaders Must Address Before Trust Erodes
When workplace uncertainty rises, business goals take a backseat to personal survival. This article explores how fear and silence undermine employee engagement during uncertainty—and what leaders can do to communicate with empathy and clarity. If your team’s distracted, disengaged, or anxious, you might be missing the moments that matter most.

Debbie Braden
Mar 32 min read
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Rebuilding Trust in the Workplace: What Leaders Need to Know
Executives say they trust their teams. Employees aren’t so sure. This article explores the widening trust gap inside organizations—and how poor communication plays a central role. Learn why rebuilding trust in the workplace starts with two-way communication, context-sharing, and strategic alignment—not just more messaging.

Debbie Braden
Feb 172 min read
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Digital Leadership Strategy: How CEOs Drive Alignment and Impact
Great digital leadership isn't about showing up more—it's about showing up better. This article explores how CEOs and executives can use communication strategy to drive alignment, build trust, and accelerate execution in a digital-first world. If your digital presence isn’t driving outcomes, it’s time to rethink your approach.

Debbie Braden
Jan 132 min read
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The Hidden Cost of Leadership Communication Breakdown
Unclear leadership communication doesn’t just slow things down—it costs you. This article explores how small breakdowns lead to big execution failures.

Debbie Braden
Jan 62 min read
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