The FIR Podcast Network Everything Feed Circle of Fellows #123: The Future of Communication — 2026 and Beyond
Dec 19, 2025
In a dynamic discussion, Adrian Cropley, Bonnie Caver, Mary Hills, and Zora Artis delve into the future of communication. They highlight the transformation driven by AI and the necessity for authenticity in the evolving workplace. The panel explores the vital role of communicators as trusted advisors, addressing complexity and ethical practices. They stress the importance of interdisciplinary skills, active listening, and defining communication value in business terms. Predictions about reputation management and the impact of technology provide exciting insights for aspiring communicators.
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Leadership Under Relentless Pressure
- Communication leadership will face much higher pressure as change outpaces people's ability to make sense of events.
- That pressure makes communicators potentially indispensable if they help leaders move fast and bring others along.
Trust As The Core Priority
- Trust is eroding and AI-driven errors accelerate that decline.
- Communicators must prioritize rebuilding trust or their alignment and engagement efforts will fail.
Listen With Intent And Act
- Do listen with intent and use insights to inform leaders and action.
- Use AI and measurement to support listening and convert feedback into meaningful decisions.