Can You Hear Me?

For Executive Leadership Teams everywhere, making sure company leaders talk about their organization in a uniform, cohesive manner is paramount. But as a leader, do you have the foundational pieces in place to allow this to happen? We are starting a series of podcasts on “Can You Hear Me?” focused on core communications elements that are in need of a refresh in 2023. In Part 1, co-hosts Rob Johnso...

Recommended Reads and Buys New Year's Resolutions Statistics - Forbes: LINK Success and Inspiration Jar  - Smiles by Julie: LINK Success and Inspiration Jar - Only Good Vibes: LINK Positive Thinking Jar - Only Good Vibes: LINK DEEP CLEARING: Balance Your Emotions, Let Go Of Inner & Outer Negativity, Shift To Higher Consciousness: A Radical Inner Process - John Ruskan: LINK The Comfort of Joy Colle...

Resources Harvard Business Review - How to Become a Better Listener The New York Times - How to Be a Better Listener Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected with us: Follow us on LinkedIn! Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin ! Follow our co-host Rob Johnson...

Recommended Reads Forbes: 5 Ways To Show Gratitude At Work Harvard Business Review: Giving Thanks at Work: An HBR Guide  Harvard Health Publishing: Giving thanks can make you happier Wex: 5 benefits of gratitude in the workplace (and how to show it!) American Psychological Association: APA Survey Finds Feeling Valued at Work Linked to Well-Being and Performance         Thank you for listening to "...

Recommended Resources! SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN - TRUTH vs LIES BOOK: White Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How to Do Better - Regina Jackson and Saira Rao Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery - Click here to purchase the book! Race2Dinner: https://www.race2dinner.com/ FREE Critical Thinking Cheatsheet Multipack COURSE: Unconscious Bias: From Awareness to Action LINKEDIN COURSE: U...

Shay Lovett, Recruiting Consultant Insperity  Recruiting Services Shay is currently a recruiting consultant with Insperity, a PEO (professional employer organization) that provides human resource and administrative services to small- and medium-sized business. She has 25 years of human resources experience with a primary focus on talent acquisition and recruiting. In her current role, she works di...

Recommended Reads/Resources Layoffs Latest: Companies Making Cuts: https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/layoffs-latest-companies-making-cuts-6016986/ Tech Layoffs in 2022: The U.S. Companies That Have Cut Jobs: https://news.crunchbase.com/startups/tech-layoffs-2022/ Companies that Announced Major Layoffs and Hiring Freezes: https://intellizence.com/insights/layoff-downsizing/major-companies-that-an...

Reading Resource Wall Street Journal: What the #@$%! Happened to Our Manners at Work? - Callum Borchers Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected with us: Follow us on LinkedIn! Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin ! Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!...

Recommended Reads The Wall Street Journal (Opinion) - The Lonely Office is Bad for America   New York Times - A Full Return to the Office? Does ‘Never’ Work for You   Build Remote - Every Fortune 100’s Return To Office Policy Vox - Why the return to the office isn’t working Fortune - A huge number of employees are rebelling against in-office mandates. The battle is just beginning The Atlantic - Ho...

Best Practice Advice Research the company and apply this information within your conversations and interactions with team members.  Present yourself strongly in your cover letter by reflecting your research about the company and how you align well with the culture. Interact with the company's social posts, blogs, and members of the team. Be professional in your attire and space (especially if you...

Special Guest: Kraig Kann Kann Advisory Group: https://kannadvisory.com/ Kraig Kann - "Can You Get Our Attention?" : https://www.amazon.com/Can-You-Get-Our-Attention/dp/1951556518#:~:text=With%20%E2%80%9CCan%20You%20Get%20Our,he%20has%20gained%20through%20the Twitter ( Kann Advisory ): https://twitter.com/kannadvisory Twitter ( personal ): https://twitter.com/KraigKann LinkedIn : https://www.linke...

Special Intern Guests: Check out the future talent and their work! Connect with them! Avery Resendiz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avery-resendiz-882a01221/ Portfolio: https://www.averyresendizportfolio.com/ - Karolina (Karol) Skoczen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolina-skoczen-897a631a7/ Instagram for Art: https://www.instagram.com/atalieey/ Karol's Band, DIVISOR: https://linkt...

Some articles to check out! Chicago Letter Writing Campaign: https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-chicago-letter-ceo-abortion-rights-business-pitch-20220628-4iverzblsbh35mj7ylrdmskl2q-story.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Breaking%3A%20News%20%2B%20Business&utm_content=5031656377307 Staff Travel Expenses: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61941591 Abortion Ruling...

Special Guest: Megan Robinson Megan Robinson is the principal at E Leader Experience and works with individuals and teams to develop self-leadership skills that grow companies. She started her career in marketing climbing her way through the corporate ladder at advertising agencies and fortune 500 companies. Like many of us, she caught the entrepreneur bug and started her own marketing company. Af...

Catch up on our mentioned episodes:  Trust in the Age of the Pandemic: How 2020 Changed Communications Forever When Facts Are Optional, Trust Takes a Nosedive The New Female Workforce: What do they want? Is Your CEO Brand Me or We? Elevating Others and Leading with Heart How Leaders can End the Overwhelm Hangover Realities of Cyber Security What’s Fueling This Cycle of Distrust The Future of Journ...

Special Guest: Howard Karesh Howard N. Karesh joined medical technology leader Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (Hillrom), in July 2015, and leads the company’s Corporate and Graphic Communications function on a global basis. He is a member of the company’s Senior Leadership Team and Pandemic Steering Committee. Howard’s internal and external communication responsibilities include CEO, M&A and pandemic com...

2022 Global Communications Report on the future of corporate activism   Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected with us: Follow us on LinkedIn! Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin ! Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!  

Special Guest: Beni Enas Beni Enas is a part-time writer and producer at ABC7. She is also currently a journalism instructor at Geneva High School and was also a former journalism professor at Northern Illinois University and Columbia College. Mentioned Reports: Independent creators and engaged communities are the future of journalism by World Economic Forum Is the Media Doomed? by Politico Thank...

Reports Referenced: 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer   Morning Consultant Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Want Companies to Take Action Against Russia Over Ukraine Invasion Forbes Article: Corporations Can’t Afford To Stay Out Of Russia’s War In Ukraine Zenefits Report: Communicating With Your Employees About the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine Relevant Articles: BBC Covers The War in Ukraine NBC Prov...

Guest Speakers: Eileen Dordek is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in treating anxiety and depression. For over a decade, Eileen served on the board of Personal PAC, which focuses on electing pro-choice state and local officials in Illinois, most recently as Chair of the Board. Eileen is a board member of Equality Illinois, an impactful LGBTQ+ rights organization. She is a fierce adv...

Connect with Alida-Miranda Wolff: LinkedIn- Alida-Miranda Wolff Twitter- AlidaMW Resources: Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations that Last Ethos, a Full-Service Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Transformation Firm The Need to Belong by Roy Baumeister   Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a rev...

Background on our Panelists: https://www.colum.edu/academics/faculty/anne-mitchell http://linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-mitchell-6906bb3 Anne Marie Mitchell TeamStrategia.com linkedin.com/in/lissadruss Lissa Druss   Reference Materials: 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer https://www.edelman.com/sites/g/files/aatuss191/files/2022-01/Trust%2022_Top10.pdf https://www.edelman.com/trust https://www.edelman.com/...

MacKay CEO Forums: https://mackayceoforums.com/  The Archetypes and the Collective Unconsciousness by Carl Jung: https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Archetypes_and_the_Collective_Uncons.html?id=Yc5PlU9MyDwC The 12 Jungian Archetypes: https://exploringyourmind.com/twelve-jungian-archetypes/   Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing an...

Resources: AlixPartners Annual Private Equity Survey No More Working for Jerks! YPO Global Pulse Report for Chief Executive Officers   Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected with us: Follow us on LinkedIn! Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin ! Follow our co...

Relevant articles: CEO survey taken before omicron emergence shows optimism about the economy over the next 6 months CEOs across the market, economy agree on one 2022 prediction: More volatility, no end to Covid CEOs are worried about losing their jobs in 2022 No More Working For Jerks!     Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leav...