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Join our #podcast for insight about the modern workplace, email etiquette, public speaking tips, work-life balance and of course #millennials. Remember, everything you say and do says something about your potential. Everything speaks. Interested in being on the show? Please email: DFContentTeam[at]double-forte[dot]com

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May 14, 2026Episode 1709 min

Crisis Problem or Decision Problem? Not a PR Problem, with Lee Caraher

What you will learn in this episode: Why most "PR problems" are actually decision-making problems in disguise How crises are built over time through small decisions, avoided actions, and tolerated behaviors Why speed without clarity (fast and fuzzy) makes crises worse A simple framework for crisis communication Why the best communicators are strong decision-makers who ask hard questions Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to channel, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and reputation management to personal branding and crisis communication, 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. Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ Website: https://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

May 7, 2026Episode 1694 min

You're Not Over-Explaining, You're Under-Deciding, with Lee Caraher

What you will learn in this episode: Why overexplaining is often a symptom of lack of decision making How unclear decisions lead to long, confusing, and ineffective understanding and engagement Why more words don't equal more clarity How people respond to unclear communication A simple shift to create messaging that is shorter, stronger, and more trustworthy Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to channel, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and reputation management to personal branding and crisis communication, 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. Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ Website: https://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

April 30, 2026Episode 1689 min

Most Messaging Fails Before It Leaves the Building, with Lee Caraher

What you will learn in this episode: Why messaging failures actually start internally instead of the market or media The three root causes of bad messaging How the "consensus trap" waters down strong ideas into forgettable language Clarity can feel risky but confusion is what really kills your message A practical framework to create messaging that is clear, repeatable, and usable Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to channel, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and reputation management to personal branding and crisis communication, 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. Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ Website: https://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

April 23, 2026Episode 16714 min

Say This When Everything Feels Uncertain, with Lee Caraher

What you will learn in this episode: Why leader silence creates more anxiety than actually saying the wrong thing The real role of a leader in uncertain times A simple 3-step framework: Acknowledge, Humanize, Direct How to show empathy without over-sharing or losing authority Why repeating your message during uncertainty is critical to keeping teams aligned and moving forward Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to channel, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and reputation management to personal branding and crisis communication, 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. Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ Website: https://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

April 16, 2026Episode 16618 min

Clarity Isn't Simple It's Discipline, with Lee Caraher

What you will learn in this episode: Why simplifying a message is actually harder than making it complex The difference between context and over-explanation How to distill a complex strategy into one clear, actionable statement Why leaders must lead with the decision, not the build-up How clarity drives alignment and action instead of confusion and inaction Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to channel, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and reputation management to personal branding and crisis communication, 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. Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ Website: https://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

April 9, 2026Episode 16515 min

The "Public" in PR Includes Employees, with Lee Caraher

What you will learn in this episode: Why employees are your first and most important audience Why an external-first PR strategy creates confusion and inconsistency What happens when teams are left to fill in the gaps when they don't get it How to equip employees with the tools they need to be confident and credible ambassadors A practical approach to aligning internal and external messaging so your story actually lands Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to channel, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and reputation management to personal branding and crisis communication, 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. 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

April 2, 2026Episode 16416 min

No Bad PR, Just Bad Business Decisions, with Lee Caraher

What you will learn in this episode: Why "bad PR" is often a symptom, not the problem, and what leaders should be looking at instead The critical question to ask first when you get bad press How business decisions, behavior, and culture drive reputation more than messaging ever will Why you can't communicate your way out of a bad experience How to rebuild trust by making changes visible, clear, and grounded in real action Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to channel, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and reputation management to personal branding and crisis communication, 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. 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

March 26, 2026Episode 16312 min

Nodding Means They Don't Get It, with Lee Caraher

What you will learn in this episode: Why nodding and silence are misleading signals, and what they often really mean The difference between presenting information and truly communicating it How to use simple techniques and better questioning to test real understanding Why friction, questions, and even disagreement are signs of engagement How to create conversations that help your team own the message and act on it, not just hear it Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to channel, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and reputation management to personal branding and crisis communication, 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. 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

March 19, 2026Episode 16218 min

The Streisand Effect is REALLY Loud, with Lee Caraher

What you will learn in this episode: The Streisand Effect, and how trying to suppress information often backfires How the current social media landscape makes the Streisand Effect more dangerous than ever How overexplaining signals nervousness rather than confidence and invites deeper scrutiny How real examples from companies such as Oracle and Peloton can teach us how defensive responses can have serious repercussions What three critical questions every leader should ask before responding to a public relations issue Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to channel, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and reputation management to personal branding and crisis communication, 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. 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 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect

March 12, 2026Episode 16117 min

Why Expert Content All Sounds the Same and How to Break Through, with Lee Caraher

What you will learn in this episode: How AI didn't kill originality, but simply exposed how little there was in the first place Why most "expert content" is built to avoid risk, offense, and standing out Why clear beats clever and concrete beats conceptual every single time How to break through the noise by being human and admitting uncertainty to build trust How to reclaim your originality by prioritizing conviction and clarity over algorithmic optimization Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to channel, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and reputation management to personal branding and crisis communication, 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. 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