EMPLOYEE EN G AG EMENT, INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS & H R

TOP THOUGHT LEADERS

MICHAEL BECKA fellow Portlander and employee engagement and executive coach. An engaging follow at @Michael_Beck.

MARK ELLISMark is a professional Corporate Culture Changer and is the Founder of Culture Transform. He’s also an admirer of analytics (measure, measure) and a Core Group member of Engage for Success. You can follow Mark at @CultureEffect.

CHUCK GOSE Chuck is VP of STRATACACHE, a digital signage, interactive media, and content company. Oh, and he’s also a big fan of employee engagement. You can follow Chuck at @chuckgose.

RODNEY JORDAN Rodney is the Director of Employee Communications for Coca-Cola Enterprises (and an award-winning one, too). You can follow him at @RodneyJord (and grab an ice-cold Coke anywhere and everywhere).

KEVIN KRUSEHe’s The New York Times bestselling author of several books on employee engagement, including: “WE: How to Increase Performance and Profits Through Full Engagement”, “Employee Engagement 2.0”, and “Employee Engagement for Everyone”. He’s also a Forbes columnist, entrepreneur, and a keynote speaker on Wholehearted Leadership for Employee Engagement. You can find Kevin on the web at kevinkruse.com and @kruse.

JATHAN JANOVE Director of Employee Engagement Solutions at Ogletree Deakins, speaker, author, and a fellow Portlander. Welcome aboard at @jathanjanove.

BOB KELLEHERBob’s the Founder of The Employee Engagement Group, a global leadership development and employee engagement firm. Get engaged at @BobKelleher.

CURTIS MIDKIFF He’s an amateur DJ, and the Director of Social Engagement for the Red Cross. Don your red, gather your goodwill, and follow Curtis at @clmidkiff.

SCOTT MONTY After driving Ford’s social media efforts, Scott’s a big numbers guy on the changing landscape of business, tech, communications, marketing, and leadership. Tool up and visit scottmonty.com and @ScottMonty.

DIANA ORECK Always good to learn from one of the best. Diana is the VP of The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center, and is a customer service excellence maven. Follow her at @dianaoreck.

MARK OTTOMark helps growing companies navigate the key management challenges the face as they grow and scale. Grab your compass and head over to growthmine.com and @GrowthMine.

TIM WRIGHT:Tim’s a performance consultant and employee engagement expert at Dell. He’s also from Texas (so don’t mess with him). Log on at wrightresults.com and @timwright49.

DAVID ZINGERNamed “the Seth Godin of Employee Engagement,” David is the premier independent global expert, author, educator, and speaker on employee engagement. He’s also the founder of the Employee Engagement Network. You can find David on the web at davidzinger.com and @davidzinger.

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13 E M P L O Y E E E N G A G E M E N TTOP 13 THOUGHT LEADERS

STEVE CRESCENZOOwner of Crescenzo Communications. He’s also a seminar leader, blogger, podcaster, and consultant in employee communications. Check him out at crescenzocomm.com and @Crescenzo.

NATE DAPORENate’s a decorated entrepreneur and the Founder of PeopleMatter, an innovative HR software company whose mission is to change the way employers and employees interact in the modern workplace. He’s also an avid kiteboarder and avid offshore fisherman. Reel in all the HR goodness at peoplematter.com and @PeopleMatterCEO.

GINI DIETRICH Author of Spin Sucks: Communication and Reputation Management in the Digital Age. Also, a real good follow at spinsucks.com, @spinsucks, and @ginidietrich.

LUKE DODD Luke is the Digital Content Manager for Melcrum, a global internal communications firm. He’s a prolific tweeter, and gives great content on internal communications and employee engagement. You can follow Luke at @LukeAtMelcrum and @Melcrum.

DAVID GROSSMANDavid is a heralded author, keynote speaker, Fortune 500 executive coach, and a leadership and communications maven. Visit him online at yourthoughtpartner.com and @ThoughtPartner.

IAN HARRIS Posts on behalf of Gatehouse, a leading internal communications and employee engagement consultancy based in the UK. Learn more at internal-communication.com and @internal_comms.

SHEL HOLTZIn addition to being a jam music fan, Shel is the Principal of Holtz Communications + Technology. He writes about the intersection of communications and technology. Follow him at blog.holtz.com and @shelholtz.

DANA LEESON Co-Founder of The IC Crowd, and an internal communications and intranet professional in London. Follow her at @danaleeson and @theICcrowd.

MIKE LEPIS OK, full disclosure: he’s on my team. But, Mike is a 15-year communications and branding professional, and is currently the Co-Founder and Creative Director for Vignette: The Agency for Employees. You can follow Mike at @mikevignette, and Vignette at vignetteagency.com and @vignetteagency.

GLORIA LOMBARDI Community Manager, Webmaster, and Reporter at Simply Comm. You can find Gloria on the web at @LOMBARDI_GLORIA.

RACHEL MILLERA great internal communications and social media strategist, speaker, and author based out of the UK. Rachel is founder of AllThingsIC, and she should be on your shortlist. You can find Rachel on the web at AllThingsIC and @allthingsic.

MARK RAGANMark is the CEO of Ragan Communications, a strategic communications agency focusing on PR, social media, and writing. They work in many industries, but specialize in Health and HR. You can follow him at @MarkRaganCEO and @RaganComms.

PAUL SUMMERHILLNamed “the Seth Godin of Employee Engagement,” David is the premier independent global expert, author, educator, and speaker on employee engagement. He’s also the founder of the Employee Engagement Network. You can find David on the web at davidzinger.com and @davidzinger.

OSCAR SURISHead of Corporate Communications for Wells Fargo, I had the privilege of meeting Oscar at a conference here in Portland. Inspiring story, fantastic work, and great follow at Wells Fargo Stories and @OscarSurisWF.

JENNI WHELLERThe 3rd Musketeer with Rachel Miller and Dana Leeson, Jenni’s also a Co-Founder of TheICCrowd. Be sure to follow her too at @jenniwheller.

SEAN WILLIAMSSean is the Founder and CEO of Communication AMMO, and is a leading strategist, teacher, speaker, and author on internal communications and employee engagement. You can follow Sean at @CommAMMO.

JIM YLISELAHailing from The Windy Cindy, Jim is is a writer, editor, teacher, and communications consultant. Catch the breeze at @jpyjr.

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17 I N T E R N A L C O M M U N I C A T I O N STOP 17 THOUGHT LEADERS

SABRINA BAKERSabrina’s a maven of HR oustourcing, consulting,and placement. She’s also a speaker, SHRM blogger, and shoe lover (who isn’t?). Put on your favorite kicks and hop to @SabrinaLBaker.

JOSH BERSINCorporate Talent, HR, and Learning Analyst. He’s also Founder of Bersin by Deloitte, a leading research and advisory services firm focused on corporate talent management. You can find Josh at bersin.com, and follow Josh at @Josh_Bersin and @Bersin.

MEGHAN BIRO CEO of TalentCulture, and a prolific contributor to everything that’s HR, talent management, social media, and workplace-related. Follow her at talentculture.com, @TalentCulture, and @MeghanMBiro.

CAT CARLOS Cat’s the Director of HR Consulting at People Clues, an HR tech advocate, professional, and social media strategist. She’s also a wealth of HR news at @GetHiredbyCat.

KEVIN GROSSMAN He’s Director of PeopleFluent and Co-Founder of TalentCulture. Oh yeah, he’s a prolific tweeter about all things HR, learning, and communications. Start your HR learning journey at @KevinWGrossman.

LISA HORNLisa’s SHRM’s Director of Congressional Affairs and their Co-Director of Workplace Flexibility. She’s also a wealth of HR knowledge at @SHRMLobbystLisa.

CHARLIE JUDY Charlie’s “utterly convinced we’re over-engineering the business of HR.” Dust off your slide rule and join the debate at @HRFishbowl.

SHARLYN LAUBYHR professional and consultant, started the friendly “HR Bartender” network. See if she shakes or stirs her martini at @sharlyn_lauby.

MIKE PROKOPEAK As the editorial director for “Chief Learning Officer,” “Diversity Executive, ” “Talent Management,” and “Workforce” magazines, Mike’s got a lot of great HR and internal communications stories to tell. Read along at @MikeProkopeak.

NISHA RAGHAVANThough she’s based in Big D, Nisha’s founder of India HR Live, a Drive Thru HR cohost, and she’s an employee engagement expert. Everything’s bigger in Texas—especially great HR ideas. Saddle up at @TheHRbuddy.

WENDY READBased out of London, Wendy thinks it’s time we have an HR revolution. Yeah, the UK knows a bit about that. Mobilize at @Trendoss11.

DONNA ROGERSDonna’s a HR educator, consultant, trainer, and SHRM leader. She also digs Dilbert, so definitely worth the follow at @HRWarrior.

DOMINIQUE RODGERSAKA “HR Gal Friday,” Dominique gives a quirky, fun, and insightful look into HR. Join the party at @HRGalFriday.

DAVE RYANDave’s got it figured out: he’s The HR Czar and the Director or HR for Mel-O-Cream Donuts. Get sweet and tasty at hrofficial.com and @DaveTheHRCzar.

GREG SAVAGEFounder of Recruitment Solutions at Australia’s Firebrand Talent and people2people, and an avid blogger of recruitment and leadership insights. Check him out at @greg_savage.

JEREMY SCRIVENSJeremy’s an Australian Work Futurist and Social Business Catalyst, and helps to build engaging organizational cultures. See what he’s got in store at @JeremyScrivens.

WILLIAM TINCUPWilliam’s got a lot on his plate: HR consulting, speaking, software acceptance tester, and radio host of Drive Thru HR. Tune into all William’s goodies at @williamtincup, drivethruhr.com and @drivethruhr.

CYNDY TRIVELLACindy’s a HR, marketing, communications, talent sourcing and retention strategist. She’s also an employer branding professional, author…Jane of All Things Communications. Join the party at @CyndyTrivella.

BRYAN WEMPENBryan’s the President of ceVoke (a boutique speaker agency specializing in HR), founder of Drive Thru HR, keynote speaker, and a vegan. He’s also a HR leader, follow him at @bryanwempen.

IAN WELSHIan has a long and rich career in HR and communications. He’s now a freelance practitioner, writer, and explorer of innovative HR and employee engagement concepts from a holistic point of view. You can follow him at @ianclive.

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