Podcast

His infamous "I'd like my life back" statement has now cost him his job as CEO of BP, but it didn't have to be that way. On this week's podcast I cover 3 tips for avoiding your own Tony Hayward moment during any employee-facing event.

When texting goes from a personal medium to a business communication channel, there are 9 tips that can keep the lines clear and effective. On this week's podcast I cover these tips in the context of an actual texting pilot program.

Based on some exciting new research from Dulye & Co., conducted at the recent IABC Global Conference in Toronto, we've identified some leadership trends and strategies for communications pros. Take a listen to this week's podcast for quick insights.

I'm proud that Dulye & Co. has always made giving back to our community a core belief. Recently our Chief Operating Officer, Roger Gibboni, expanded that definition globally in a trip to Grenada to oversee hospital renovations. Also on this week's podcast you'll hear a new voice, Dom Crincoli, who is one of our senior strategic consultants.

Communicators often strive for messages that inspire stakeholders — a stirring oration that incites positive change. But if the "medium is the message" how can we ensure the communication system supports that goal to inspire? This week, I spoke with Ginger Kuenzel, Director of Global Employee Communications for Thermo Fisher Scientific, during the IABC 2010 Global Conference to review how our Gold Quill Award-winning communications system aims to inspire.

What are the biggest challenges facing managers today? How do employees want to receive communication in the digital age? In this week's podcast, I answer the questions you sent me via Twitter and LinkedIn and preview the IABC Global Conference in Toronto.

If your organization is stuck in a data rut with "appointment driven" measurement, then it's time to go Beyond the Survey. In this week's podcast, I discuss the framework from our latest webcast and how to apply it in your organization.

Ask the head of a business function, like quality, what the definition of effective quality management is, and you'll likely get a quick, clear answer. But in a recent keynote presentation to a group of communicators, I learned that many organizations have trouble defining effective communications. In this week's podcast, I discuss an important first step to arriving at a definition for the communications function.

Planning on stepping outside of your geographic comfort zone anytime soon? On this week's podcast, I share the top 5 tips for any off-site or remote visit.

What's going on inside the mind of a new hire, fresh out of college? After the investment in recruiting and on-boarding is made, what are the insights that can get the working relationship off to an effective start? On this week's podcast, Linda moderates a panel discussion with recent hires and soon-to-be college grads to look inside the mind of a new hire.