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Fay Shapiro 10/9/26 Fay Shapiro 10/9/26

Where AI Ends and Leadership Begins

For CommPRO’s Trusted Advisor Initiative, Helio Fred Garcia talks about AI, leadership, human judgment, ethical clarity and what it really means to be a trusted advisor.

CommPRO 9/22/26 CommPRO 9/22/26

The Trusted Advisor Initiative: The Counselor’s Prime Directive

This second excerpt from Influencing Leaders explores what CEOs and senior leaders really need from trusted advisors: practical, focused and ethical counsel that helps move both the leader and the organization forward.

Fay Shapiro 9/11/26 Fay Shapiro 9/11/26

25 Years Later, Remembering September 11

Twenty-five years after September 11, leaders from across the communication community share the memories, people and lessons that have stayed with them.

Fay Shapiro 9/8/26 Fay Shapiro 9/8/26

Fred Garcia on AI, Human Judgment and Why Communication Must Rethink Its Value

In Part 2 of our conversation, Fred Garcia goes deeper on leadership, mentorship and the responsibility communicators have to help shape the next generation of our profession.

Fay Shapiro 9/1/26 Fay Shapiro 9/1/26

Fred Garcia on What It Really Takes to Become a Trusted Advisor

In the first of a two-part CommPRO conversation, Helio Fred Garcia reflects on his 43-year relationship with James E. Lukaszewski, the lessons behind Influencing Leaders and why real influence has far less to do with getting a seat at the table than with becoming someone a leader trusts when the stakes are high.

Helio Fred Garcia 1/4/26 Helio Fred Garcia 1/4/26

Venezuela Raid Shows Why Crisis Communication Must Match Strategy Not Tactics

We explore how the Venezuela raid offers a powerful lesson for communicators on why crisis communication must be guided by clear strategy, not just well-executed tactics.

CommPRO 7/8/25 CommPRO 7/8/25

Celebrating Tomorrow’s Communications Leaders as PRSA-NY Extends 15 Under 35 Deadline

The next generation of PR leaders is here — and there’s still time to nominate them for PRSA-NY’s 15 Under 35 before the July 11 deadline.

CommPRO 2/20/25 CommPRO 2/20/25

PR Masters Series Episode #96 - Helio Fred Garcia

In this episode of the PR Masters Podcast, host Art Stevens interviews Helio Fred Garcia, a renowned public relations expert with experience in crisis management, reputation building, and ethical communications.

CommPRO 10/2/24 CommPRO 10/2/24

PRSA-NY to Celebrate Industry’s Brightest Stars at 2024 Big Apple Awards and 15 Under 35 Honors

PRSA-NY will spotlight excellence in public relations at the 2024 Big Apple Awards, including the recognition of 15 Under 35 honorees who represent the next generation of industry innovators.