Archive - Leadership Communication Lab

Yoda, WarGames, and the Discipline of Restraint

Most people think leadership means action.

Aug 3 • Chad Eaves

July 2026

Don't Use the Wrong Type of Network!!

Way back in 2021/2022 (as everyone clawed their way out of the pandemic era, I was fortunate enough to collaborate on an article with Jessie Elisberg…

Jul 21 • Chad Eaves

How Self-Interest is Good for Leaders, Communication, and Outcomes

In any communication, the most important person is you.

Jul 12 • Chad Eaves

When 'We’re a Family Here’ Is a Trust Problem

“We’re a family here …” How many times have you heard a CEO or president say this about their workforce?

Jul 9 • Chad Eaves

Executive containment: when customer transparency becomes leadership leakage

EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT: Customers should never be asked to carry your company’s internal confusion.

Jul 7 • Chad Eaves

April 2026

Execution: The Big Communication Pre-Flight Check — Connect Don't Crash

Most people don’t lose trust because they’re “bad communicators.” They lose trust because they overpromise, under-resource, and launch messages they…

Apr 27 • Chad Eaves

2:26

Pre-Flight Your Communication: Stop “Hoping for the Best” in High-Stakes Conversations

Sprint #1: Preflight Your Communication Introduction

Apr 11 • Chad Eaves

5:49

Check You Before You Fly ... I Mean Communicate (Video)

Kick-off Video - Sprint #1: Preflight Your Communication

Apr 10 • Chad Eaves

4:08

Check Before You Fly ... I Mean Communicate

Pre-Flight Your Communication: Stop “Hoping for the Best” in High-Stakes Conversations

Apr 9 • Chad Eaves

March 2026

Veteran Communication Transformations for Civilian Workplaces

If you’re a veteran in a civilian job, here’s the hard truth:

Mar 17 • Chad Eaves

10:16

Retention is a Strategy, Not Luck

Retention matters for both entrepreneurs and employees because it’s easy to assume today’s stability will automatically continue tomorrow.

Mar 9 • Chad Eaves

12:26

Shattering The Talent Pipeline: Mindset & AI

Shattering the “talent pipeline” isn’t about trying harder—it’s about a mindset shift.

Mar 5 • Chad Eaves

10:22

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