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:

• When it is appropriate to use "I don't know" as a valid answer
• What to communicate after saying "I don't know" to provide clarity and expectations
• Why it is important to focus on what you do know in times of uncertainty
• What to say in a situation where you should know the answer, but need more time
• What it says about you when you try to "fake it 'til you make it"

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 you need to reinforce roles and expectations, even if they haven't changed
• How to set expectations early through effective recruiting and onboarding
• Why it is important to communicate roles, goals, and expectations at the beginning and throughout every project
• How to ask for clarification during changing times if you are not in a leadership position

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 replace common phrases to foster better communication and collaboration in the workplace
• Why you should replace "but" with "and" in your responses
• How "I told you so" is wasting your time and energy
• How your communications may be impacting your efficiency
• Why the word "should" is so disruptive when addressing an issue

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 authenticity builds trust and makes you a more effective leader
• Why authenticity makes people happier and more productive
• How to show up authentically online through responsiveness and transparent communication
• Why self-reflection and consistency are so crucial to presenting yourself authentically
• How to be adaptable to various scenarios while staying authentic to yourself

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 consistency in your language, message, and behavior makes you a better communicator
• Why consistency is more than repetition of your message
• How to create a pattern people can rely on to boost your credibility
• What you can do to identify ways to be more consistent in your communications
• Why feedback loops are so important for consistency and clarity

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
• Why Communication Consistency Is Vital To Your Business

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 is getting in the way of your ability to communicate clearly
• Why it is important to use clear language
• How to edit your communications to drive more clarity
• How active language makes your message clearer and more engaging
• Why you should define your main point before speaking or writing

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 makes empathy a fundamental skill for great communicators
• How empathy can build trust and enhance influence
• What you can do to improve empathy in your communications
• How empathy can be used across the business for better results
• How reading and observing interactions can improve your emotional intelligence

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 strike the balance of coming across as confident, but not arrogant
• What research says about the influence confidence has on how your message is perceived
• How to portray confidence in communications with a few small adjustments
• How your inflection and word choice can undermine your authority
• What steps to take to balance your assertiveness with humility

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
• Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: https://faculty.wharton.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Voice-Persuades.pdf

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 it is so important to deliver the message you want by matching your nonverbal communications to your verbal communications
• What falls under nonverbal communications and how they act as cues to underscore our words
• What it says about you when your nonverbal communications are misaligned with what you are saying
• How to practice your nonverbal cues to ensure your message is properly understood and acted upon
• Why it is crucial to be aware of our nonverbal communications not just when we are speaking, but also as listeners

Resources:

• Albert Mehrabian's Studies in Nonverbal Communication
• 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 you need to turn off your "knowing mode" to become a more active listener and a better leader
• How our desire to immediately resolve familiar situations is inhibiting our communication and collaboration
• How "knowing mode" can lead to bad decisions and alienate team members
• What skills to practice to put yourself in "not-knowing mode" to become a better active listener
• How asking open-ended questions and holding back the solution to a problem can help your team gain new 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