Communicate for Good

On this episode of Communicate I/O, Dr. Sara Murdock joins Erica to discuss leadership and the future of work. They talk about intentional leadership, psychological safety, and the pros and cons of the viral #ReturnToOffice. Dr. Murdock challenges the notion of productivity in the workplace and the generational impact of the future of work. Erica and Dr. Murdock end the episode by sharing concrete tips for successful hybrid meetings.

About Dr. Sara Murdock

Dr. Sara Murdock is a globally renowned expert in power dynamics and leadership. Founder of The Moirai Group, Dr. Sara Murdock serves as a pioneer in the fields of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and DEI&B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) with a 20+ year track record in catalyzing profound and necessary cultural shifts in the workplace. International organizations, rapidly scaling tech startups, heads of state, and traditional corporations alike consistently hire Sara for her unique ability to establish mutual understanding, respect, and growth within teams in a way that fuels accelerated profitability and drives authentic company branding. Sara cements her mantra, “Change isn’t hard, it’s human” into every thread of her proven methodology, responsible for helping hundreds of companies and organizations set the standard in DEI and ESG. With a Ph.D. in Social Impact from the University of California Los Angeles and an MA in Organizational Development from Seattle University, Sara is frequently sought after as a keynote speaker, author, and panelist for leading international conferences, publications, and podcasts.

Connect with Dr. Sara Murdock 

Website: https://www.drsaramurdock.com/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsaramurdock/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraevamurdock/

Connect with Erica:

Website: https://claxon-communication.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricaMillsBarn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamillsbarnhart/

Email: [email protected]  

Book Time With Erica: https://bit.ly/ChatWithErica

This episode of Communicate I/O is all about decisions, decisions, decisions. Erica shares questions to pose to yourself and your team to help make decisions to reach your goals. She talks about the impact of open mental loops on your brain capacity and gives examples of how you can close these loops. Erica also stresses the importance of not second guessing yourself - stop thinking and start trusting!

Resources Referenced 

Ep 40:The Future of Marketing: https://bit.ly/3OlWKv9

Ep 52: https://bit.ly/3ofEusB

The Science of Stuck by Britt Frank: https://bit.ly/3RM2cug

Connect with Erica:

Website: https://claxon-communication.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricaMillsBarn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamillsbarnhart/

Email: [email protected]  

Book Time With Erica: https://bit.ly/ChatWithErica

On this episode of Communicate I/O, Erica shares one small tweak that will create more clarity for your team and help them feel more motivated and inspired. Using the law of little things, she explains how one word can inadvertently create guilt for your team, and offers ways to easily reframe. 

Resources Referenced 

Book Time With Erica: 

Recharge EBook: https://claxon-communication.com/recharge/

Ep 51: The Secret Life of Self Talk: https://bit.ly/3uy1E0M

Ep 49: The Law of Little Things: https://bit.ly/3yRTLWD

Ep 41: Why Words Matter: https://bit.ly/3InoWMJ

Ep 3: Don’t set marketing goals. Do this instead: https://bit.ly/3IpVOEC

Connect with Erica:

Website: https://claxon-communication.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricaMillsBarn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamillsbarnhart/

Email: 

[email protected]

Erica shakes things up by making I/O stand for Inner and Outer communication for the purpose of this episode. She talks about the ripple effect that inner communication can have on outer communication and shares real-life examples of this. Erica urges listeners to simply notice their thoughts and to find power in the word ‘nope’.

Resources Referenced 

Recharge EBook: https://claxon-communication.com/recharge/

Body Talk by Katie Sturino https://amzn.to/3QHK6c0

Therapist Uncensored Podcast ep 169 with Sue Marriot and Dr. Ann Kelley https://bit.ly/3NhLRcZ

Self Compassion Resources from Dr. Kristin Neff https://self-compassion.org/

Connect with Erica:

Website: https://claxon-communication.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricaMillsBarn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamillsbarnhart/

Email: 

[email protected]

On this episode of Communicate I/O, Erica puts the Law of Little Things into practice by examining out of office messages. She shares three out of office emails and analyzes them using the Communicate I/O method. Erica also emphasizes the importance of consistency, especially in your role as a leader. 

Connect with Erica:

Website: https://claxon-communication.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricaMillsBarn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamillsbarnhart/

Email: [email protected]  

On this episode of Communicate I/O, Erica reminds listeners that on average organizations waste $12,506 PER employee PER year on poor communication (and this number increases as your salary increases). One way to help mitigate this? By implementing the law of little things. Listen to this episode to find out what that is! For more information on the power of language and communication, download Erica’s FREE ebook here: https://claxon-communication.com/recharge/   

Connect with Erica:

Website: https://claxon-communication.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricaMillsBarn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamillsbarnhart/

Email: [email protected]  

On this episode of Communicate I/O Erica shares the most common mistake leaders make when communicating with their staff. This mistake contributes to the average $12,506 lost per person per year to chaotic and confusing communication. Using the Communicate I/O method, she gives concrete examples of how you can fix this mistake and communicate with clarity and confidence. Eric introduces the thought model and gives you easy yet powerful leadership tools that will shift the way you communicate.

Connect with Erica:

Website: https://claxon-communication.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricaMillsBarn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamillsbarnhart/

Email: [email protected]  

Welcome to the first episode of Communicate I/O! In this episode, Erica talks about the very real cost, cultural and individual impact of ineffective communication from people in leadership roles. She shares easy tips using the I/O method to help you get alignment between what you say (or send) and what is received. Erica reminds listeners about the aggregate impact of words and language as it relates to the culture you’re creating.

Connect with Erica:

Website: https://claxon-communication.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricaMillsBarn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamillsbarnhart/

Email: [email protected]  

On this episode of Marketing for Good, Erica shares her thoughts on the cultural shifts happening in workplaces in the context of personal purpose. She talks about the difficulties of leadership and communication inputs and outputs. Erica talks about the shifts needed to create greater clarity in workplace communication. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear a BIG announcement! 

Connect with Erica:

Website: 

http://www.claxonmarketing.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricaMillsBarn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamillsbarnhart/

Email: [email protected]

This is the third and final episode in the Marketing for Good mini-series on Erica’s (free) ebook Recharge: energizing your employees one word at a time. In the previous episode, Erica expanded on the first C in her book: clearing out negative mental clutter. In this episode, she dives into the last two C’s: connecting with purpose and creating momentum. Visit https://claxonmarketing.com/recharge/ to download your free copy and follow along!

Resources Referenced:

Recharge by Erica Mills Barnhart: https://claxonmarketing.com/recharge/

Ep 44: Words as charging cables: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recharge-words-as-charging-cables/id1510085905?i=1000553853733

Ep 43: Culture eats marketing for breakfast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-marketing-for-breakfast/id1510085905?i=1000553156640

2021 McKinsey Report: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/2021-year-in-review

Ep 27: Do your mission, vision, and values have purpose? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-your-mission-vision-and-values-have-purpose/id1510085905?i=1000504986603

Connect with Erica:

Website: http://www.claxonmarketing.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricaMillsBarn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamillsbarnhart/

Email: [email protected]