<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Hallock Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hallock Consulting]]></description><link>https://www.hallock-consulting.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:48:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.hallock-consulting.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Inspirational leadership is more than brand and command]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brand is more than a name, logo, slogan, or product. It is the perception people have of a person, company, organization, or product based on their experiences, emotions, and expectations.             Some brands are instantly recognizable: Nike. Apple. Coca-Cola. McDonald's. The same is true of personal brands: Michael Jordan, Walt Disney, Michelle Obama, Sheryl Sandberg, Jeff Bezos, and Steven Spielberg. Their names immediately evoke certain images, expectations, and emotions.            ...]]></description><link>https://www.hallock-consulting.com/post/inspirational-leadership-is-more-than-brand-and-command</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95c4d60125627071cf70f9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:16:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/574f3f_479a4dac18c543bfb3d3f082201ccf2c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dianehallock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Often-Overlooked Driver Behind Successful Business Communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether crafting a business proposal, marketing campaign, or executive presentation, the ability to genuinely influence and motivate an audience depends not just on what you say, but on how you make people feel. While countless books and studies have explored the science and art of persuasion, the central role of emotion is frequently underestimated by business professionals. As a seasoned proposals and executive communications professional, I have reviewed thousands of sales proposals,...]]></description><link>https://www.hallock-consulting.com/post/the-often-overlooked-driver-behind-successful-business-communications</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95bd6436df210911b9da2a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:46:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/574f3f_af8dc91f43ec4eb199f99e14fd5b2221~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_678,h_452,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dianehallock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When leaders struggle to create compelling communications ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today’s environment of instant visibility, relentless scrutiny, and fragile trust, executive communication is not a soft skill—it is a strategic asset. Every email, shareholder letter, board memo, and crisis statement you write carries weight. An executive’s words set direction, frame risk, and define culture. They steady—or unsettle—an entire organization and its customers. Yet many accomplished leaders struggle with written communication. Some advanced through technical or operational...]]></description><link>https://www.hallock-consulting.com/post/when-executives-struggle-with-written-communications</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a94e073738fc05073c4e773</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:27:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/574f3f_b805672ef58d4481b6abcb2ef78fec28~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dianehallock</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>