Everything Speaks

Double Forte

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.

  • 13 minutes 35 seconds
    I Take Responsibility Isn't I'm Sorry, with Lee Caraher

    What you will learn in this episode:

    • Why behavior patterns speak louder than verbal intentions
    • What it means for a leader to have a follow-through problem rather than a communication problem
    • How to distinguish when to take responsibility and when to genuinely apologize
    • Why women tend to apologize more than men, and how to mitigate that without fully removing apologizing from your leadership toolbox
    • How to incorporate acknowledgement, ownership, and change into your apologies to build trust and accountability

    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, and your culture, and your potential …WORK.

    Resources:

    26 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 13 minutes 43 seconds
    Feedback That Lands, with Lee Caraher

    What you will learn in this episode:

    • Why the traditional "feedback sandwich" fails to meaningfully change behavior
    • Why waiting too long to provide feedback creates resentment
    • How to use ground language to signal a corrective conversation
    • How to shift from a "hint and hope" approach to a more direct form of feedback
    • Why your feedback should be timely, specific, observable, connected to impact, and based on unmistakable expectations

    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:

    19 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 14 minutes 10 seconds
    The Messenger Matters, with Lee Caraher

    What you will learn in this episode:

    • Why the messenger matters just as much as the message
    • How authority is created or damaged depending on the messenger
    • Why letting the wrong person deliver a message creates doubt, friction, and wasted momentum
    • Who should own the announcement of new leadership and reporting changes
    • What it looks like to correctly pass the baton between leaders

    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, and your culture, and your potential …WORK.

    Resources:

    5 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 12 minutes 30 seconds
    Everything Speaks Louder in Bad News, with Lee Caraher

    What you will learn in this episode:

    • Why the right person must be the one to deliver bad news
    • How failing to own a difficult decision leads to downstream damage
    • What it means to commit "organizational malpractice" by outsourcing humanity
    • Why your reputation is built in the worst five minutes of someone else's career
    • How to maintain future talent pipelines and customer relationships by prioritizing ownership, respect, clarity, and accountability during layoffs and terminations
    • Why your presence is required in times where your absence would be noticed

    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, bringing you key insights from her experience and expertise that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, and your culture and your potential WORK. Resources:

    29 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 8 minutes 16 seconds
    Just End Your Sentence, with Lee Caraher

    Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, 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.

    What you will learn in this episode:

    • How to end your thoughts with authority instead of unintentionally weakening your point
    • Why phrases like "does that make sense?" and "is that ok?" undermine your credibility
    • What your audience hears when you keep talking after you've already made your point
    • How to invite feedback and collaboration without giving away your expertise
    • Why standing on your point builds trust faster than over-explaining yourself

    Resources:

    8 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 7 minutes 39 seconds
    Just Get to the Point Doesn't, with Lee Caraher

    Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, 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.

    What you will learn in this episode:

    • Why "get to the point" never does
    • What people actually mean when they say "get to the point"
    • Why speed without structure weakens your message and kills impact
    • How to build a bridge from data to meaning instead of dumping information
    • Why leading with conclusions often confuses rather than convinces

    Resources:

    1 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 8 minutes 27 seconds
    Just Say Thank You, with Lee Caraher

    Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, 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.

    What you will learn in this episode:

    • Why deflecting compliments unintentionally disrespects the person giving them
    • How saying "thank you" strengthens confidence without crossing into ego
    • What a compliment represents in professional relationships
    • Why shrinking in response to praise robs others of a meaningful connection moment
    • What your response to recognition communicates about your leadership
    • Why honoring the giver of a compliment matters just as much as accepting it

    Resources:

    18 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 7 minutes 38 seconds
    Communication Training, with Lee Caraher

    Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, 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.

    What you will learn in this episode:

    • Why limited partners (LPs) publicly expressed frustration with Kirkland & Ellis, including the infamous "Fire K&E" comment
    • How poor communication resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of time and investments
    • How demeanor and style can hurt a big company, and the cost of repairing when reputation is damaged
    • How to excel in your role and be someone others genuinely want to work with
    • What Kirkland & Ellis is doing to rebuild trust (including banning a certain phrase)

    Resources:

    27 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 15 minutes 36 seconds
    Knowledge Transfer, with Lee Caraher

    Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, 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.

    What you will learn in this episode:

    • How deep preparation before a client meeting builds trust, demonstrates value, and separates you from other agencies
    • Why the way you conduct yourself during a knowledge transfer tells a client everything they need to know about you
    • Why showing up unprepared signals disrespect and puts you in a hole before the relationship even starts
    • What type of questions you should ask to demonstrate your understanding of the client's business and priorities
    • How "dumb questions" can ruin your credibility before you've even begun the relationship

    Resources:

    20 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 12 minutes 51 seconds
    Jargon is Expensive, with Lee Caraher

    Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, 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.

    What you will learn in this episode:

    • How jargon and acronyms impact clarity and productivity
    • The hidden cost of trading clarity for cleverness
    • How unclear communication directly impacts time, money, and trust
    • Why clear communication is the foundation of strong leadership
    • How to "kill the jargon" with practical steps

    Resources:

    13 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 13 minutes 48 seconds
    How to Talk with Your Enemies Review, with Lee Caraher

    Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, 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.

    What you will learn in this episode:

    • Why avoiding "enemies" doesn't make conflict go away
    • How emotional intelligence shapes resolution
    • Skills for mindful communication that help calm conflict before it escalates
    • Words and phrases to stop using, and what to say instead to create connection instead of confrontation
    • How to model the calm you want reflected back

    Resources:

    16 October 2025, 9:00 am
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