Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Teaching students and advising organizations through complex situations have taught me the same thing: authenticity and accountability matter most when pressure hits. Reputation management is not about having the perfect playbook. It's about how people respond when the playbook no longer works. 000
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Tomorrow I'm speaking to the Triangle Impact Lunch Bunch in Raleigh on building connections in a disconnected world. We have more ways to reach each other than ever, and less willingness to be reached. Let's talk about the courage to change that. 000
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Gen Z is often labeled “hard to manage,” but I see a generation with a high bar for authenticity. They question outdated processes, ask for transparency, and speak up when leadership says one thing and does another. That can be mistaken for entitlement. 100
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 28/09/2026What do CEOs need from communications now? I’ll tackle that question in my opening keynote at the Page Up Annual Conference in Atlanta on October 20. The opportunity for communications is bigger than supporting the business. It’s helping shape it. #Strategy #Communications #Leadership 020
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 24/09/2026A year ago today, I stepped away from corporate leadership to enter the classroom and launch Neptune & Co. A year later, I’ve learned more about leadership, reputation, and crisis management than I expected. Teaching showed me where the old playbook falls short. 100
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I will not be your parent. At 9:30 on a Friday night, my inbox was full of freshmen trying to swap classes after the deadline. My response was simple: this is where you learn to take ownership. 100
Reposted by Torod NeptuneEzra Klein @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social · 20/09/2026www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/o...nytimes.comOpinion | This Is What I Fear Most About A.I. (Gift Article)Letting A.I. patrol its own frontier is like asking Jesse James to patrol the Wild West. 44316
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 16/09/2026A thoughtful LinkedIn post from Steve Barrett about my @prweekus.bsky.social OpEd, plus some bigger questions about the #CCO role. Reporting structure. Generational change. The skills the next generation will need. What do you think the CCO role needs to become? 001
Reposted by Torod NeptunePew Research Center @pewresearch.org · 14/09/2026Nearly half of Americans (45%) have tried to cut back on their smartphone use in the past 12 months. 📵 Of those who have tried to cut back on their smartphone use, a quarter say they’ve been highly successful. 1136
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 15/09/2026In the U.S., we live in a constant state of low-grade panic. Politics, outrage, and social friction are everywhere, and when you are immersed in it every day, it can be difficult to tell what is actually important and what is simply loud. 100
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 15/09/2026What makes a C-suite seat durable? For communications, the answer may lie in evolving the function from managing messages to creating enterprise value. My latest for PRWeek: “No statute, no seat.” 000
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 14/09/2026great marketing read. @mrpibb-official.bsky.social > fastest growing AND most trusted. everything old really is new again @kristinam.bsky.socialmarketingbrew.comMr. Pibb was the fastest growing brand of the year: reportIn 2026, many household brands grew, according to Morning Consult, but it was a tough year for brand growth overall due to broader economic factors. “The universe of brands that we can consider kind o... 000
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 14/09/2026The hardest part of taking five weeks off in Europe wasn’t disconnecting from Slack. It was dismantling some of my own assumptions. 100
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Our profession has a structural problem hiding in plain sight, and I've just published data on it in PRWeek, “No Statute, No Seat" @prweekus.bsky.social #Leadership #CorporateCommunications #CSuite #CorporateGovernance #ReputationManagement #ChiefCommunicationsOfficer #BoardGovernanceprweek.comNo statute, no seatNo statute, no seat. From PR Week 000
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 08/09/2026AI is changing what we do, how we work and how quickly we can make decisions. But if AI can increasingly analyze information, spot patterns and help us make decisions faster, then competing with AI on speed and information alone is probably not where humans are going to have the biggest advantage.thehrdirector.comThe Human Skills AI Can’t Replace: Leadership in the Age of AI | theHRDAs AI transforms the workplace, the most valuable leadership skills may be the ones technology cannot replicate. Discover why judgement, empathy, self-awareness and human wisdom will define the future of leadership. 110
Reposted by Torod NeptuneMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 07/09/2026A tale of two Labor Day messages today 54983312818
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 07/09/2026We spend a lot of time talking about the future of work, especially as AI and automation continue to change how organizations operate. 100
Reposted by Torod NeptuneNew York Times Opinion @nytopinion.nytimes.com · 04/09/2026“Today’s students are trying to work out what it means to be decent humans in world growing more heated, hostile and, sometimes, heartless,” Michael S. Roth, the president of Wesleyan University, writes. “We should cheer them on, for their sake and ours.”nyti.msOpinion | This Is the Real Point of CollegeIt’s all about the practice of freedom. 092
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 02/09/2026People rarely leave a job because of one bad day. They leave because of patterns. That is becoming even more important as the workplace changes faster than ever. AI is changing jobs, expectations are shifting, and teams are being asked to adapt constantly. 110
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 01/09/2026There is a lot of pressure right now to adopt AI, launch new tools, and show measurable results. But speed without the right guardrails can create problems that are much harder to fix later, especially when AI starts making decisions that affect customers, employees, or other important stakeholders. 111
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Only 31% of C-suite leaders surveyed said their leadership teams had enough AI knowledge to understand the technology’s risks and opportunities. hr.economictimes.indiatimes.comThe AI readiness gap isn’t about technology, it’s about talent & leadershipAI And Leadership: Explore the crucial leadership and talent challenges behind AI adoption in organizations, highlighting the importance of changing how work is done and decisions are made to truly become AI-ready. 110
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 24/08/2026With AI changing jobs, teams adapting to constant uncertainty, and managers increasingly leading people they may rarely see in person, honest feedback has become more important, not less. 100
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 20/08/2026The conversation around AI and the future of work often starts with the wrong question. Instead of asking, “Will AI replace jobs?” we should be asking, “How do we prepare people to work alongside it?” 100
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 17/08/2026The challenge is no longer simply measuring progress. It is making decisions when the path forward involves real tradeoffs. bernama.com- Why Compliance Isn’t Enough And Courage Is Everything In ESGLet me start with a confession that most corporate leaders won’t make in public: ESG is making them miserable. Not because they hate the planet or don’t care about fairness. But because the job of leading on environmental, social, and governance issues has become an impossible tightrope walk. 100
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Leadership conversations often focus on what leaders do. How they make decisions, manage change, improve performance, or drive results. But I think the more important question is why those decisions are being made in the first place. hrzone.comThe leadership compass: Navigating today’s challenges with integrityKaren Liebenguth asks how we can orientate ourselves and decide what is good and ethical. 100
Reposted by Torod NeptuneWIRED @wired.com · 12/08/2026Last week, an AI newsroom beat mainstream journalists—including WIRED—to a story about OpenAI and hacking. It’s just the beginning. www.wired.com/story/ai-new...wired.comOh Lord, AI Reporters Are Actually Breaking Big NewsLast week, an AI newsroom beat mainstream journalists—including WIRED—to a story about OpenAI and hacking. It’s just the beginning. 105420
Reposted by Torod NeptuneFast Company @fastcompany.com · 11/08/2026"These 21 women are inspiring, to say the least. They refused to allow an employer’s decision to become a permanent judgment of their true potential." f-st.co/inb6OkRf-st.coMeet 21 Black women who bounced back and are thriving after being pushed out of the workplaceTheir reinvention stories are inspiring. 032
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 10/08/2026We tend to think pressure creates greatness, but I think it does something much more revealing. It exposes the systems, habits, and culture that were already in place long before the high stakes arrived. fsrmagazine.com4 Leadership Habits That Build Sustainable Operational StandardsWhen I was director of operations for Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, we spent weeks preparing for certifications. Training store status. Compliance visits. Whatever the milestone was, the prep started long before the visitor showed up. Modules were completed. Boxes were checked. Signatures were collected. Sign-off sheets were laminated. Every training document had a name next […] 110
Reposted by Torod NeptuneEUwatch 🇪🇺 @euwatch.live · 05/08/2026Portugal legend Luis Figo calls for Infantino to resign, saying he 'debased' FIFA presidencyeuronews.comPortugal legend Luis Figo slams Infantino and calls for him to resign"It is too late to save his dignity but it is not too late to save football. He should go. Now," Figo wrote in a post on X. 11508118
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 05/08/2026AI is changing the way we work, but I don't think it's replacing what makes great employees and leaders valuable. If anything, it's making those qualities even more important. That's where I think the future of work is headed. inc.comAI Is Making 5 Human Skills More Valuable Than Ever. Most Companies Are Investing in the Wrong ThingAfter analyzing 1 billion job ads, PwC uncovered a surprising trend: The skills gaining the most value in the AI age aren't technical at all. 110
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Great @planted-lifecoach.bsky.social read on embracing risk taking by identifying what inhibits it!substack.comTaking The RiskSeven Myths & Facts to Help You Move Forward 011
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 03/08/2026The most meaningful progress rarely comes from one person. It happens when people with different perspectives, experiences, and expertise come together around a shared goal. That was my biggest takeaway from this article. punchng.comWhy leadership is a team sportDiscover why leadership is a team sport, not a solo act. Learn how collaborative efforts drive sustainable reforms and achieve shared goals in any sector. 100
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 02/08/2026When was the last time a corporate rebrand changed so little about the customer experience - and generated so much outrage? The Cracker Barrel saga is a fascinating case study in how #brand symbolism can overwhelm business strategy. #culture #identity #trustcnn.comWhat the Cracker Barrel rage spiral was actually about | CNN BusinessA revealing detail came from Cracker Barrel’s announcement this week that CEO Julie Masino is stepping down soon: She’s leaving with company-funded security still in place from the public meltdown ove... 010
Reposted by Torod NeptuneMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 30/07/2026UEFA nations will not participate in FIFA events until the investment deal is scrappedmeidasnews.comEurope Announces World Cup Boycott Over FIFA Investment Deal With Kushner FamilyUEFA nations will not participate in FIFA events until the investment deal is scrapped 753164674068
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Leadership is not about having all the answers. It's about having the curiosity to understand, the courage to challenge assumptions, and the discipline to make decisions that move an organization forward, even when those decisions are difficult. thecable.ngThe strategic impact of leadership in dialing up business performanceStay connected via Google News Every organisation encounters challenges. Sometimes the challenges are so fundamental that they prompt… 100
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 27/07/2026According to Deloitte's 2026 State of Generative AI in the Enterprise report, while many organizations are seeing productivity gains from AI, only 34% are using it to fundamentally transform their business. cio.comAI won’t transform your business if you’re still running it the same wayAI transformation fails when companies use new technology to automate old processes rather than aligning incentives, management and workflows to the future. 100
Reposted by Torod NeptunePew Research Center @pewresearch.org · 22/07/2026France has passed a new law restricting access to social media for anyone under 15. 📱 In the U.S., our spring 2026 study found that 56% of adults support a social media ban for those under 16. 2133
Reposted by Torod NeptuneMIT Technology Review @technologyreview.com · 26/07/2026Today, an estimated 2.2 billion people still have either limited or no access to the internet, largely because they live in remote places. But that number could drop this year, thanks to tests of stratospheric airships, uncrewed aircraft, and other high-altitude platforms for internet delivery.trib.alStratospheric internet could finally start taking off this yearHigh-altitude platforms could help connect over 2 billion people around the world who are still offline. 2169
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 22/07/2026I think HR is uniquely positioned to lead this conversation. AI isn't just another technology rollout. It's changing how work gets done, how teams collaborate, and what future talent will look like. hr-brew.comSHRM executives are optimistic about AI in the future of workThe HR industry’s biggest professional organization is pro-AI. 200
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 20/07/2026The honest truth is IBM’s brand and reputation are unquestionably driving its valuation down 📉… Fact: reputation influences financial performance and market valueforbes.comIBM Stock Fell 25% But The Brand May Be The Real ProblemIBM stock fell 25% after weak preliminary results. The deeper issue may be its brand, as investors struggle to understand what the modern IBM really is and why it matters 021
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Every organization is navigating constant change, whether it's AI, shifting markets, changing customer expectations, or evolving workforce dynamics. success.comLeaders: Stop Building “Tolerance For Uncertainty” And Do This Instead | SUCCESSStop trying to tolerate uncertainty—your nervous system sees it as a threat. Learn what effective leaders do instead to navigate ambiguity and thrive. 110
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 16/07/2026National AI Day is a good reminder that the conversation around AI is no longer just about the technology. It's about whether today's workforce is prepared to work alongside it. AI is changing how we solve problems, make decisions, and create value across every industry. 101
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Corporate reputation isn't built the way it used to be. It used to be that companies could shape their reputation through press releases, marketing campaigns, and media coverage. Today, people are paying just as much attention to what companies do as to what they say. 100
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 09/07/2026In a time when decisions are often made under intense public scrutiny, it can be tempting to choose the safest path or avoid difficult conversations altogether. news.gallup.comAmericans Say Courage Is Declining NationwideMost Americans see courage as vital to America's future. Yet many say that it comes with costs — personal or political — for those who act on it. 100
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 07/07/2026As a business leader in higher education, I've noticed a consistent gap in our pipeline: brilliant creative minds who don't always understand how businesses actually make money. That's a problem we can fix. 100
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 05/07/2026"What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" This👇🏾 000
Reposted by Torod NeptuneCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 04/07/2026“.. Members of the group Patriot Front ride the metro on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in Washington, D.C.” @reuters.com 149578692943
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 04/07/2026The Fourth of July sits at an interesting point in the year, right when momentum is building and the second half is still ahead of us. 100
Torod Neptune @torodneptune.bsky.social · 29/06/2026One of the most rewarding parts of my first year teaching has been realizing just how much I learn from my students. 100
Reposted by Torod NeptuneNina Metz @ninametz.bsky.social · 27/06/2026My thoughts The show always took its characters seriously, but was smart enough, at least at the outset, not to take *itself* too seriously. It lost that balance somewhere along the way and maybe it would have benefited from its own advice: To break patterns, we have to break patternschicagotribune.com‘The Bear’ final season: Cloudy with a chance of cornballsSeason 5 closes out this Chicago story of a humble Italian beef sandwich shop turned fine dining restaurant. 4226