“Stop trying to predict the future. Focus on creating it.” That’s advice from futurists @sherylconnelly and @DanFukushima, joining me at 12:45 pm ET this Friday, Oct. 15 to discuss what’s ahead for business, society and @PRSA. Open to all: youtu.be/PAmnW2CrqzM.

Companies with a clear point of view and that deliver not only great products but also an impact on society have the best reputations. Those are among the insights of The Harris Poll’s 2021 reputation study. Check it out: f.hubspotusercontent00.net/h…

New study: Half of Americans have changed buying habits due to a CEO's actions, young people believe employees are a CEO's highest priority, and consumers are divided on the role a chief executive should play on social issues. (Find out more: prnewswire.com/news-releases….)

The reputation of a CEO has an oversized impact on a company’s reputation. In fact, half of consumers have changed buying decisions based on actions of a CEO. Why does a CEO’s reputation matter? Join us at 12:30 pm ET Monday to learn more. (t.sidekickopen84.com/s2t/c/5…)

While COVID-19 prevented today's East Central @PRSSANational District Conference at @wsuprssa, I was honored to join @boughb, @CraigBuchholz, @janocabrera, @tcarraro and Michael Sneed of @JNJNews in a virtual chat giving terrific advice and insights. vimeo.com/411842229?ref=tw-s…

Germany’s Angela Merkel met with IBM’s Ginni Rometty in Berlin to discuss quantum technology and other topics. IBM and Fraunhofer-Gesselschaft have announced an agreement to advance quantum in Germany and Europe. finance.yahoo.com/news/ibm-f…

As the world celebrates this week the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, it’s cool to look back at the huge role IBM played in the mission – through the eyes of the IBMers who were there. (See also: ibm.com/thought-leadership/s…) youtu.be/XPgtfOwuUGY via @YouTube

IBM’s AI and data-and-analytics leadership helped pave the way to the Toronto Raptors’ historic NBA Finals run. (Take a look: youtu.be/QpvDQ5eDgK4) sporttechie.com/ibm-scouting…

How do professional sports teams raise their game? See how one English football team turned to Watson and IBM's AI leadership to produce real results. youtu.be/6A-Zik1IZkM via @YouTube