Communicator Newsletter Podcast

This video features a communication analysis of the safety letter released by United CEO Scott Kirby on March 18, 2024. What it did well. What it fell short on. How it could be better. And how it measures up when it comes to crisis communication and leadership.

Do you have product or service (or an idea for one) that doesn't fit in to traditional scenarios or opportunities? Maybe there are situations in which you are unsure how to share how these items can work in new ways? Maybe that something is you?

When this happens, it's pretty common for people to retreat to security and comfort where there is a lower likeliehood of rejection and failure. While this decision might shield egos and feelings from judgments and derision by others, it also fosters mediocrity.

Let’s start by rolling out this hand grenade into the conversation. Work is not adult day care. Or it shouldn’t be. Doing whatever you want, whenever you want is rarely a good idea in any scenario. Including work.

Over the past decade or so, there has been a “movement” that has degraded the workplace. It’s “bring your whole self to work”. If it sounds suspiciously similar to “bring your kid to work day”, there is a reason. The items in both statements (self and kid) are too often immature.

When people go to work, they are there to do one thing. Work. Be polite, courteous, and civil to each other as human beings.

This episode contains two of my responses to a LinkedIn post I thought you could find helpful. If not for you, maybe someone else in the job market.

Part one addresses what to do when you don’t get any response from recruiters (he was ghosted) after sending them requested salary information? Part two dives a little deeper into the problem with online job submission and why it is an awful way to find a job.

There are not many problems more serious in the workplace (and life) than a person who lacks true awareness of their own incompetency at a skill. This can impact everything in a business. People. Money. Customers and more.

There are people who are unaware that they are bad and something AND they thing they are fantatstic at it. They don’t anyone telling them how to improve. In reality, they are too stupid to know they are bad at the skill in question.

You encounter someone who is too crappy to help? What do you do? Listen in. Also, check this link below for a quick video by John Cleese on the topic.

There’s a big reason simple works. In most situations it is what people prefer to deal with. Things get complicated and people shut-off or walk away. Visual graphics and designs are no different. It can tempting to create a beautiful and complex graph, presentation, or infographic (I call it geek art). But will it work with your audience? Or are you going to miss the mark. Listen in for a tale that begins way back with Lotus Freelance Graphics.

People like to watch others doing hard things. Actually doing them? Not as much. And we are the worse for it. Consider these three exercises to do stretch your communication skills. Live a life with achievements. Not the easy existence of a spectator. Embrace discomfort.

Then think about stopping. Why is it important? Learn the benefits for you and those around you.#dohardthings #communication #chadeaves #stop#grow #notarehearsal

What does a nuclear war have in common with resumes and a job search? More than you think. And you can take action to avoid an apocalypse when looking for a new opportunity. When you're looking for that job, working, or relaxing some, check out lo-fi music. It has a connection fruit you should listen to for ears and mind.

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This episode talks about danger. Why when an “expert” gets the basics wrong from the start, running away is the right move. Continuing to work with that person is not going to do you any favors and harm you.

Next we address the connection between soon to be MBA grads job search/struggles and the dreaded “burn your boats” meme making the rounds (again). There’s a big picture to consider and reckless commitment to one goal can sink your ship.

Think about times you've worked with a coach. Maybe it was high school sports. Maybe it was professional coach. Or on a softball league you play in today.

How do the good ones stick out in your mind? How can you use it for yourself beyond what that coach helped you to do?