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How to avoid tone-deaf executive listening tours

Organizations say they value feedback, but employees and customers notice when leadership listens without taking action. By Annette Franz     Published on May 27, 2026   Most executive listening tours fail for one simple reason: They’re designed to collect feedback instead of uncovering the truth. Meetings get scheduled, leaders host town halls, surveys go … Continue reading How to avoid tone-deaf executive listening tours

Apple apologizes for its tone-deaf ad that crushed human creativity to make an iPad

Apple apologizes for its tone-deaf ad that crushed human creativity to make an iPad “We missed the mark with this video, and we’re sorry,” the company told AdAge. will shanklin Contributing Reporter Updated Fri, May 10, 2024 Apple Apple has reportedly apologized for its tone-deaf “Crush!” ad that sparked a furious backlash with artists, musicians … Continue reading Apple apologizes for its tone-deaf ad that crushed human creativity to make an iPad