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Can You Hear Me?

Can You Hear Me?

Rob Johnson and Eileen Rochford

A bi-weekly podcast for leaders who want to get serious about using effective communications to advance their organizations. Don’t miss communications pros Rob Johnson, veteran broadcast news anchor and current President of Rob Johnson Communications, and Eileen Rochford, CEO of the strategic communications firm The Harbinger Group, discussing issues of the day and the communications implications they present for businesses and organizations. Goodpods Ranking: #3 in the Top 100 Public Relations Podcasts of All Time #5in Top 100 Digital Marketing Podcasts of All Time #7 in the Top 100 Branding Podcasts of All Time
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Can You Hear Me? episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Can You Hear Me? for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Can You Hear Me? episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Can You Hear Me? - Roe v Wade vs Corporate Activism
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07/07/22 • 39 min

Some articles to check out!

Chicago Letter Writing Campaign: https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-chicago-letter-ceo-abortion-rights-business-pitch-20220628-4iverzblsbh35mj7ylrdmskl2q-story.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Breaking%3A%20News%20%2B%20Business&utm_content=5031656377307

Staff Travel Expenses: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61941591

Abortion Ruling Trusts Companies into Divisive Arena: https://apnews.com/article/company-stances-abortion-c70835ae2eedc71c36078ccaa81437b7

Here's How Companies are Reacting to the Supreme Court Decision on Abortion: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/27/business/heres-how-companies-are-reacting-to-the-supreme-court-decision-on-abortion.html

Legal Clashes Await U.S. Companies Covering Workers' Abortion Costs: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/companies-offering-abortion-related-travel-expenses-legal-exposure-rcna35559

Abortion Ruling Poses New Questions About How Far Supreme Court Will Go: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/25/us/supreme-court-abortion-contraception-same-sex-marriage.html

Corporate Sociopolitical Activism and Firm Value: Bhagwat, Y., Warren, N. L., Beck, J. T., & Watson, G. F. (2020). Corporate sociopolitical activism and firm value. Journal of Marketing, 84(5), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022242920937000

Companies Are More Vocal Than Ever on Social Issues. Not on Abortion: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/business/abortion-roe-wade-companies.html

Tech Companies have Gone Silent on Data Privacy Since Roe v. Wade was Overturned. When Will They Speak Up?: https://fortune.com/2022/06/27/abortion-digital-data-privacy-apple-google-facebook-roe-wade/

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Can You Hear Me? - What Makes a Great Radio Interview
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02/07/24 • 31 min

If you have a client or you are a client, being on the radio can be one of the most effective ways to get your message out to the public. They typically have more time than other platforms, which can allow you to really make your case to an external audience. But “What Makes a Great Radio Interview”? Join “Can You Hear Me?” co-hosts Eileen Rochford and Rob Johnson as they ask WBBM Newsradio Anchor Rob Hart that very question.

Meet Our Guest

Rob Hart, a Chicago native with over 20 years of experience on some of the great radio stations in the Midwest. His radio career started in 2000 at WTMJ Radio in Milwaukee. Since then he has worked at WGN Radio in Chicago, the former WIQI-FM, and 97.9 The Loop. He was also the host of “The Daily Dish” and a Martin Luther King Jr documentary for CBS News Radio.

Click the links below to follow the Podcast and Co-Hosts on LinkedIn!

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Can You Hear Me? - The Future of Work/Life Integration
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09/04/24 • 25 min

The way we work has changed dramatically since the pandemic forced us to work from our homes. Even though big companies are hoping to get employees back in the office on a regular basis, it is now a way of life for many of us. But how do you achieve work/life balance when you work from the same place that you live? Join “Can You Hear Me?” podcast co-hosts Rob Johnson and Eileen Rochford as they discuss “The Future of Work/Life Integration.Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected with us: - Follow us on LinkedIn! - Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin! - Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

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Can You Hear Me? - CEO Concerns: How to Manage Omicron
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01/20/22 • 40 min

Relevant articles:

CEO survey taken before omicron emergence shows optimism about the economy over the next 6 months

CEOs across the market, economy agree on one 2022 prediction: More volatility, no end to Covid

CEOs are worried about losing their jobs in 2022

No More Working For Jerks!

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Can You Hear Me? - Realities of Cyber Security
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12/02/21 • 40 min

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Ransomware on a Rampage; a New Wake-Up Call (Forbes): https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckbrooks/2021/08/21/ransomware-on-a-rampage-a-new-wake-up-call/?sh=5d7680d52e81

2022 Global Digital Trust Insights Survey (PwC): https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/cybersecurity/global-digital-trust-insights.html

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Can You Hear Me? - A Simple 5-Step CEO Brand Audit
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02/16/22 • 35 min

MacKay CEO Forums: https://mackayceoforums.com/

The Archetypes and the Collective Unconsciousness by Carl Jung: https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Archetypes_and_the_Collective_Uncons.html?id=Yc5PlU9MyDwC

The 12 Jungian Archetypes: https://exploringyourmind.com/twelve-jungian-archetypes/

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Can You Hear Me? - How Leaders can End the Overwhelm Hangover
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10/22/21 • 56 min

Resources:

https://hbr.org/2021/09/do-you-feel-a-lack-of-meaning-at-work-you-could-be-languishing

https://theeverygirl.com/how-to-admit-youre-overwhelmed-at-work/

Six tips to dealing with Covid Anxiety
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/09/04/1033672045/6-tips-for-coping-with-covid-anxiety-this-fall-and-winter

Depression and anxiety went down in 2021 but still remained high.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/05/health/covid-depression-anxiety.html

Anxiety and depression fluctuated with Covid 19 Waves
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/anxiety-depression-fluctuated-covid-19-waves-study/story?id=80475431

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-post-covid-anxiety

Co-host, CEO and business owner Eileen Rochford shares her own experience dealing with a prolonged overwhelm Hangover during much of 2021 and the approaches she has used to begin to turn things around again. Rob and Eileen share their professional advice on how leaders should lead the move to reset our workforce, starting with themselves and then encouraging their teams to take the time to care for their own mental health. Bend, don't break! Tons of tips and personal insights to learn from on Episode 10 of Can you Hear Me?

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Can You Hear Me? - Communications in the Hybrid Workplace
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10/06/21 • 47 min

Communicating in the new and future workplace, whether that be a hybrid or fully remote model, is radically different than pre-2020. Beyond the physical and tactical decision that leaders must tackle as they lay plans for their new workplace structures is the great need to assess and develop new communications skills for ALL employees and teams. And the need to evolve how work is tackled is now urgent - workflows, processes, and communications all need an edit and FAST. We talk about living and communicating values, leading with empathy, various tools needed to upgrade work processes, and key communications assessments and trainings that leaders should leverage right now to prepare for the altered approach to work that is here to stay.

Asana.com

Monday.com

4Lenses.com

Mental Health days https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/29/well/mind/mental-health-day.html?smid=url-share

NYT-Returning to the Office and the Future of Work
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/09/23/opinion/covid-return-to-work-rto.html

CNN-CEOs weigh in on the future of work
https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2021/09/business/perspectives/future-of-work-pandemic/index.html

CEO Survey per KPMG
https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2021/08/kpmg-2021-ceo-outlook/digital-agility.html?cid=ggl-cpc_ggl_all_xx_2021_digital-agility_responsive&s_kwcid=AL!13704!3!544987150734!b!!g!!future%20of%20workforce

The Future of Work is Here-Newsweek
https://www.newsweek.com/future-work-here-1620794

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Can You Hear Me? - Knowing Your Audience and Delivering Your Message
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11/22/21 • 52 min

  • Use surveys and Google forms to collect input
  • Closely review social media pages ahead of time for clues
  • Use media monitoring to learn about recent events that may have impacted the person or organization
  • Ask people in your network who are connected to the people or company for their take
  • Research the trends in the industry sector, educate yourself on what’s impacting them
  • Look into background, upbringing, professional experiences, shared experiences -- these are clues!
  • Make no assumptions about anything
  • Use progressing questions - reference HBR article on continuous learning...
  • Prepare relevant examples to support your points - relevant is the key - examples increase understanding, engagement and connection

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How many episodes does Can You Hear Me? have?

Can You Hear Me? currently has 99 episodes available.

What topics does Can You Hear Me? cover?

The podcast is about News, Branding, Marketing, Public Relations, News Commentary, Podcasts, Digital Marketing, Business and Communications.

What is the most popular episode on Can You Hear Me??

The episode title 'Roe v Wade vs Corporate Activism' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Can You Hear Me??

The average episode length on Can You Hear Me? is 31 minutes.

How often are episodes of Can You Hear Me? released?

Episodes of Can You Hear Me? are typically released every 13 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of Can You Hear Me??

The first episode of Can You Hear Me? was released on May 15, 2021.

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