
Season 1 | Episode 51: Leadership Communication Secrets Every Founder Should Know

Show Notes:
Communication is one of the most underestimated leadership skills in business today.
In this episode of C Suite Secrets, host Heather Parsons sits down with leadership expert Kim Bohr, incoming CEO of SparkEffect, to discuss the critical role communication plays in building trust, scaling organizations, and leading through change.
Kim shares insights from national research on leadership trust, the challenges of merging company cultures, and the behavioral dynamics that influence how leaders communicate under pressure.
From navigating mergers and organizational change to managing stress driven communication breakdowns, this conversation provides practical leadership insights for founders, executives, and business owners who want to build stronger teams and more resilient companies.
Bio:
Kim Bohr is CEO of SparkEffect, where she leads the firm in helping Fortune 1000 companies and emerging enterprises navigate disruption without fracturing trust.
With over 25 years of executive experience, Kim and her team partner with leaders, Boards, and CEOs on strategy, talent, and organizational performance, building trust, accelerating change, and delivering measurable outcomes. Central to this work is SparkEffect Trust Elasticity™ framework, a research-backed model designed to evaluate and fortify trust during periods of change, whether it be AI integration, leadership turnover, or restructuring.
To connect with our guest, click on the links below:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimbohr/
https://sparkeffect.com/sparkeffect-podcast-courage-to-advance/
🎁sparkeffect.com/csuite - we will have the trust report and organizational guide for listeners to download.
Connect with me:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-parsons-cfo/
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