Communicast: A Communication Skills Podcast

Take care of people and people will take care of you. Outstanding advice from my guest this episode, Matt Krasnoff. Matt is the Producing Branch Manager for the Krasnoff Mortgage Team at First Federal Bank. In this episode we delve into the core of authenticity, the significance of articulating your “why”, and the transformative power of genuine care. I hope you enjoy.

Leaders are great repeaters. That is something that my guest this episode, Jesse Cole, truly embodies. Jesse is the owner of the Savannah Bananas, where along with his team, they are creating the greatest show in sports. In this episode, we talk about being “fans first”, the importance of backing up your words with action, and how mindset and stories can help you achieve your vision.

Focus on the audience. Lead with empathy. Ask great questions. That’s how my guest this episode, Juli Lassow, describes a great communicator. Juli spent 17 years at Target in progressively responsible leadership roles in sourcing, inventory management and buying. So, if you’ve ever gone into target for just a few things and came out with an overflowing cart, Juli is part of the reason for that. In this episode we chat about the importance of providing context for your questions, the difference between sympathy and empathy, and how to establish powerful partnerships.

Connect. Involve. Upgrade. That’s the process my guest this episode, Shawn Harper, has used to make a successful transition from the NFL to the board room and stage as a keynote speaker. Shawn spent 7 years as a professional athlete and now is the President of American Services and Protection and a sought after motivational speaker. In this episode, we discuss being present, how to connect with people, and why listening and repeating back is such a critical skill.

Communication is a triangle and at any given time, we as communicators, only have visibility to two of its sides. That’s how my guest this episode, Roger Martin, approaches effective communication. Roger is the Co-founder and CEO of RockBox Fitness and beem Light Sauna. In this episode we discuss the difference between being IN communication and simply transmitting information, how office design can impact communication, and the difference between persuasion and manipulation.

Use your words to paint a picture in someone else’s mind. That’s how my guest this episode, Ryan Estes, describes a great communicator. Ryan is a leader in the podcast space, having co-founded both Wildcast, a podcast advertising platform, and Kitcaster, a service that helps get you booked for podcast interviews. In this episode, we discuss how to use repetition to get your message across, why you need to adapt your approach based on your communication venue, and how communication is a lot like jazz. I hope you enjoy.

Listen to your employees. It seems like common sense, but it isn’t common practice. In this episode, I chat with Ollie Craddock, CEO of Rungway, a firm disrupting the employee listening space. We discuss how to avoid blind spots, strategies to be more present, and the implications of the recent shifts in the workplace for leaders. I hope you enjoy.

Get out of the echo chamber. Solid leadership advice from my guest, Matthew Krayton. Matthew is the founder of Publitics, a public affairs, politics, PR, and strategy consultancy. In this episode, we discuss the importance of patience in communication, why empathy matters, and how the combination of the two will help you to avoid appearing tone deaf. I hope you enjoy.

Practice. Practice. Practice. That is the advice from my guest, Kelly Ann Doherty. Kelly Ann is the Chief Administrative Officer for Mr. Cooper where she has responsibility for HR, Corporate Communications, Brand Marketing, DEI, and much more. In this episode we discuss why you need to communicate via multiple channels multiple times, the importance of authenticity, and how practice will transform your skills. I hope you enjoy.

Intelligence opens doors, but it is your communication skills that enable you to walk through them. My guest, Jorge Camacho, taught high school Honors and AP Chemistry for 25 years before starting his own company, Virtually There Teaching, where he develops engaging videos and lessons to help turn Chemistry from a GPA killer to a class rank booster. In this episode we discuss the importance of meeting your audience where they are at, developing self-awareness, and how technology has changed the way we communicate. I hope you enjoy.