I probably receive 100 emails every day, and some brand managers get many more. Your email touting that you have common sense and want to talk politics is not enough.
"If leaders, talent, and business professionals value the content and respect those writing it, that trumps general interest. I care more about reaching the right audience than the largest audience."
Some might argue that every company needs a disaster plan. In theory, that sounds fine. In practice, though, there are situations so rare and so devastating that they fall outside the scope of reasonable preparation.
"If the honor were based on past accomplishments, Phil Boyce could win this award annually. But it's the work he's done in 2025-2026 that demonstrates how much of a force he remains today."