A fish called the Skate is the only animal in the world that can see in just 2 colours- black & white. Humans, on the other hand, are capable of seeing a million more. However, we appear to lose this ability every time we hear anything even slightly controversial. We insist on seeing the world as dual-toned while ignoring each shade of grey that lies in between.     But does the world really work like that? Should every complicated discussion under the sun be forced into a bucket of either right or wrong? Or should we take the time to find out if the truth lurks somewhere in between?    Tune in to Episode 4 of Consequence of a Message, “70 Shades of Grey”, where we discuss how you can resist the urge to jump to a conclusion & instead, take the time to walk to it.  

Sincere or Symbolic? Profound or Perfunctory? Truthful...or Tokenistic?  Therein lies the dilemma of organizations that wish to portray their diversity.   With the world becoming a more accepting & positive place, the last thing any brand wants is to be accused of being stuck in the Dark Ages. And while on the face of it, most brands may look like they’ve ‘awoken’ in the new century - do they all mean it? Does it come from the heart? Or is it simply a way to shield their reputations from the label of being ‘anti-woke’?  Tune in to Episode 3 of Consequence of a Message, “Houston, we have a token!” to find out if your organization may have already become a perpetrator of tokenism.

Being a prominent leader means you have an army of people waiting to finish your statements. You say a few words and boom – there are 10 assumptions breaking it down immediately.  In a world where every word you utter is recorded, scrutinized & “cleverly” edited for all to see, it’s more important than ever to be careful of what, how & when you say something.   The last thing any CEO (and their communication advisors) want, is to wade into controversy that could cost their company millions in brand value and top line. Unfortunately, it’s easier than ever in today’s clickbait-run environment to be caught out with sensationalist headlines.   Tune in to Consequence of a Message, Episode 2, “Filter your water, coffee & opinions!”- where we discuss that while speech is free, the penalties can be Expensive. Filter for best results.  

What do you get when an icon of simplicity meets an outspoken immigration officer? The answer is not so simple. In the inaugural episode of Consequence of a Message, we discuss the dangers of making assumptions - as brands, leaders, or even an unfortunate immigration officer. And while speaking out is commendable, not speaking at all can often be its own reward.

Presenting the Ideosphere official podcast - Consequence of a Message. We've been relentlessly championing the belief that great communication creates immense possibilities. But, peeking behind the mirror is essential to uncover the consequences of communication that is not great. This is the podcast's premise - how words strung into messages, when wielded incorrectly, can cause unfortunate results for those that speaketh them. We think about the consequence of a message so that brands & leaders can turn their words from weapons of (dire) consequence to opportunities of possibility.