Everything Speaks

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, bringing you key insights from her experience and expertise that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your culture, and your potential WORK.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why crisis communications are essential for all leaders
• How to prepare a crisis communication plan in advance
• What four essential steps to take immediately when a crisis happens
• What to avoid when communicating in the event of a crisis
• How companies like Tylenol, Starbucks, and United Airlines have tackled crisis communication
• Why it is vital to build trust over time to aid in crisis recovery

Resources:

• Website: https://leecaraher.com/
• Website: www.double-forte.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leecaraher/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, bringing you key insights from her experience and expertise that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your culture, and your potential WORK.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Five things you can do today to feel less anxious about speaking up
• How preparing in points instead of paragraphs makes you more effective in meetings
• How your posture and breathing shape your confidence in meetings
• Why practicing out loud helps you sound more natural and polished
• Why it's important to have a recovery line in case you get off track when speaking

Resources:

• Website: https://leecaraher.com/
• Website: www.double-forte.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leecaraher/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, bringing you key insights from her experience and expertise that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your culture, and your potential WORK.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why vague prompts result in garbage results
• How to give direction that's kind and effective
• The hidden power of context, and why hoarding it only slows your team down
• Why "do whatever you want" is a creativity killer, not a freedom pass
• What to include in a great prompt whether you're talking to ChatGPT or Carol from accounting
• The real reason clarity signals respect

Resources:

• Website: https://leecaraher.com/
• Website: www.double-forte.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leecaraher/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, bringing you key insights from her experience and expertise that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your culture, and your potential WORK.

What you will learn in this episode:

• What today's shifting media landscape means for public trust in news and information
• Why confidence in traditional media has declined sharply since the 1970s, and what that says about where people look for information
• What generational differences reveal about how Americans consume news
• What PR and marketing professionals need to understand about how and where their audiences consume media
• Why fact-checking, platform fluency, and understanding new media players are essential for communicators today

Resources:

• Website: https://leecaraher.com/
• Website: www.double-forte.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leecaraher/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, bringing you key insights from her experience and expertise that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your culture, and your potential WORK.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why rushing to the bottom line without the setup kills your message's impact
• What most people who say "get to the point" are actually asking for
• Why context is more important than speed
• How stories and data need each other to make a point that sticks
• How to structure your message for clarity and impact

Resources:

• Website: https://leecaraher.com/
• Website: www.double-forte.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leecaraher/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher
• Nancy Duarte: https://www.duarte.com

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, bringing you key insights from her experience and expertise that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your culture, and your potential WORK.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why adaptability is the key to being trusted and understood in your communications
• How tailoring your messages boosts your credibility and persuasiveness
• Why a one-size-fits-all approach to communication doesn't work
• What it means to "mirror, not mimic" for authentic connection
• Why listening is one of the most important communication skills

Resources:

• Website: https://leecaraher.com/
• Website: www.double-forte.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leecaraher/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, bringing you key insights from her experience and expertise that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your culture, and your potential WORK.

What you will learn in this episode:

• How to manage deadlines with clarity in a professional environment
• Why it is important to define what success means for you on a personal level
• Why holding out for your "dream job" isn't wise
• How to temper expectations of job growth and promotions after graduation
• How to build stability and make yourself more hireable
• What to do financially to set yourself up for success in the long term

Resources:

• Website: https://leecaraher.com/
• Website: www.double-forte.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leecaraher/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, bringing you key insights from her experience and expertise that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your culture, and your potential WORK.

What you will learn in this episode:

• The weight your words carry, whether you want them to or not
• Why context is so critical to your message
• Why you need diverse perspectives and voices to bring insight and speak up if something doesn't sound right
• How to pause, reflect, and review before sending out your message
• What the cost of NOT choosing the right words can be

Resources:

• Website: https://leecaraher.com/
• Website: www.double-forte.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leecaraher/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, bringing you key insights from her experience and expertise that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your culture, and your potential WORK.

What you will learn in this episode:

• How your emails speak for you, whether you want them to or not
• Which emails qualify as your responsibility vs. not your responsibility
• Why you should establish communication norms for your organization
• When you should chime in if you are cc'd on an email
• How unsolicited emails can impact the way your business is seen

Resources:

• Website: https://leecaraher.com/
• Website: www.double-forte.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leecaraher/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, bringing you key insights from her experience and expertise that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your culture, and your potential WORK.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why saying "I don't know" can damage trust when the answer is your responsibility
• How to respond professionally when you truly don't have the answer
• The difference between honest gaps in knowledge and avoidable ignorance
• How to maintain leadership credibility by handling uncertainty with clarity
• What to say to turn "I don't know" into accountability

Resources:

• Website: https://leecaraher.com/
• Website: www.double-forte.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leecaraher/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher