When there’s a shakeup at the top of an organization, the impact cascades through the organization, creating ripple effects well beyond the executive level. The leadership change that took place at Paramount earlier this week is a prime example of how shifts at that level can impact a company from the top down.

For a deeper dive into the issue, we spoke to two individuals who dealt with a similar situation together. Dr. Jean Accius, the new CEO of CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, and Tom Bognanno, former CEO of the same organization and current partner at Alliance Practice, shared how they navigated their leadership transition, tips for communicators, and how to keep the ship steady.

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