Weekly Round-Up: 10 Questions for Internal Comms Surveys, 8 Comms Tips for Office Moves, Critical Element of Employment Strategy, 3 Leadership Competencies, How to Recognize a Leader

Welcome to my weekly round-up of the best-of-the-best recent leadership and communication blog posts.

• Ten Questions for Internal Comms Surveys
  By Kevin Ruck (@AcademyKev via @PR_Place), PR Place
  
  “Internal communication audits are a fundamental part of professional practice. But what are the ‘right’ questions to ask?...”
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• 8 Tips for Office Move Communications
  By SnapComms Team (@snapcomms), SnapComms
  
  “Moving offices can be unsettling to employees; however, effective internal communication can minimize uncertainty and fear and smooth the disruption. When handled well, moving offices can be a motivational and positive change for employees. Here are eight top tips for effective communication before, during, and after an office move...”
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• Engagement is Critical to Employment Strategy Too
  By Kimberly Gardiner, PR News (@PRNews)
  
  “In recent years, recruitment and retention has crept to the top of the list of the most pressing issues facing communicators at brands, organizations and firms. Strong economic performance, steady job growth, low unemployment and shifting demographics have created marketplace conditions where the demand for talent has outpaced the supply…”
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• Three Leadership Competencies For Successful Leaders
  By Scott Lewis, Forbes (@Forbes)
  
  “There are two sides to the leadership coin. On one side you have leadership attributes. On the other side of the coin are competencies. There are three in particular that are essential for leaders to grow: the ability to lead, the ability to develop and the ability to get results…”
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• How to Recognize a Leader
  By Jesse Lynn Stoner (@JesseLynStoner via @Seapoint_Center), Seapoint Center
  
  “How do you recognize who’s a leader? Is it the person telling everyone what to do? Not necessarily. If he is being ignored, he is only talking to himself. Is it the person giving directions? Telling people where to go? Not necessarily...”
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What were some of the top leadership articles you read this week?

—David Grossman

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