Substacks recommended by JD Schramm | Communication Matters

Recommended by JD Schramm

Sage Words

By Sage Justice

Infusing empathy, wisdom, integrity and humor into universal challenges.

The Borowitz Report

By Andy Borowitz

Home of Truth

If you need a good laugh, that is well-written, satirical, and makes you think...look no further, you found it. Spoiler alert, he leans just a little left.

- JD Schramm

Breaking Age

By Pat Whitty

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people flourish in the Second Half of Life

Pat Whitty's writing is both thoughtful and restorative. Definitely encourage others to check it out.

- JD Schramm

Training Zen

By Truett Black

Insight and Inspiration for Learning and Development Professionals

True's work is remarkable and great gift to all of us who train and teach. Enjoy!

- JD Schramm

Build IRL Newsletter

By Saumya & Colton

Supercharging the next generation of IRL builders creating in-person clubs in SF and beyond.

Cofinity Consulting

By Christine Hildebrand

Consulting and Coaching to Unify Leadership Teams Around Innovative Value Generation

Christine is a gifted coach and faciltator. Enjoy her insights here.

- JD Schramm

Digital Native

By Rex Woodbury

Weekly writing about how AI impacts society and culture

Rex is both gifted and visionary. His insights are so worth the read.

- JD Schramm

UnBecoming with Elena Joy

By Elena Joy Thurston

A liberation manual for queer leaders, code-switching chameleons, and recovering good girls ready to lead without losing themselves.

any thing Elena Joy touches turns to gold...check out her substack!

- JD Schramm

The Writing Long Game

By Tom Kuegler

Learn how to grow your Substack holistically, without burnout! Master Notes, improve your storytelling, and enjoy the act of writing. No hustle. No posting on 48 platforms. Just great writing that grows your audience.

If you are serious about expanding your talents as a writer and your reach on Substack, this is a must-subscribe offering.

- JD Schramm

Wes Kao's Newsletter

A bi-weekly newsletter on managing up, executive communication, and standing out as a high-performer. Written by an a16z-backed founder.

Wes has some of the finest writing and most imanaginative imagery on Substack. Each newsletter I read from Wes is a contribution.

- JD Schramm

Fabrice Houdart | A weekly newsletter on LGBTQ+ Equality

A weekly news digest on LGBTQ+ equality

Fabrice brings a global lens, and extensive content, to his remarkably consistent newsletter.

- JD Schramm

The Cosmobiologist

By Graham Lau

Astrobiology, science, and the wonder of being a thinking species in a living universe.

Really useful and engaging strategies and tips.

- JD Schramm

Writing Wednesdays

By Matt Lillywhite

My newsletter is about writing, reading, and why storytelling is important.

Steve Blank

Customer Development & Secret History

Communication Intelligence

Communication Intelligence is a mostly interview-driven newsletter featuring discussions about culture, news and analysis of it. Features, special reports, insights & advisory, columns and if wanted, services.

a great addition to the substack community of great writers on communication. Glad we found each other.

- JD Schramm

BizDoctor's Gazebo

By Ed Paulson PhD

Useful tips on hot management, communication, and technology topics to make you a more successful leader. From author, professor and Silicon Valley veteran Ed Paulson.

Insightful reflections across multiple fields. Worth a read!

- JD Schramm

The Morning Memo

By Vanessa

I write about executive branding, thought leadership, and strategic communications - the real kind, not the overhyped, cookie-cutter advice floating around the internet.

great start to my day or synthesis of my week.

- JD Schramm