What It Costs When No One Believes You
Cost of believability may sound abstract until leaders describe what happens when people stop believing them. In a recent executive roundtable, leaders shared that disbelief
Cost of believability may sound abstract until leaders describe what happens when people stop believing them. In a recent executive roundtable, leaders shared that disbelief
When you can’t see the summit, your team doesn’t need you to pretend that you can. Three communication practices can help you acknowledge uncertainty, clarify
Your executive presence starts communicating before you speak. It shapes whether people trust you, pay attention, and believe what you have to say. Here are
Intention and alignment matter even more in the age of AI. Both help leaders use AI without losing their authentic voice, core values, or the
What does a lack of storytelling cost you? Leadership storytelling builds trust, increases buy-in, and helps people remember your message. Learn why every leader should
Allison Shapira reflects on her 2026 induction into the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame and shares the acceptance speech she delivered at the National Speakers
One of the easiest ways to lose an audience is to make them work too hard to follow your thinking. In this article, you’ll learn
Communication is a governance tool. As organizations create AI policies, leaders must do more than make decisions—they must explain the thinking behind them. Here’s why
The smallest words in your vocabulary can have the biggest impact on how others perceive your leadership. Learn when hedging language is useful, when minimizers
At an AI conference earlier this year, I found myself questioning whether I believed a speaker from a Fortune 50 company. During lunch, I discovered
Using your phone for speaking notes may be convenient, but it can create an unnecessary barrier between you and your audience. Allison Shapira explains why
What makes leaders believable? During a roundtable with 17 senior executives, one theme emerged above all others: congruence. When your words, actions, and delivery align,