The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson

Did you watch the 2019 Oscar telecast? I did - that's why I’m looking at how the stars’ publicists did on the most important night in Hollywood.

It was the first time in the history of the broadcast …

Let’s face it, we all lie. Many of those lies are innocent white lies with the intent of making the other person look or feel better (That jacket looks great on you!) but other lies are much more hur…

More than ever, being President of the United States means you need to be at the top of your game as a communicator. And no matter what you think about current or past presidents, each one had his ow…

The subject of race is a hot-button topic, one that many people shy away from for fear of offending someone. But in America today, it’s not going away.

Part of being an effective communicator means be…

When a big story hits the news, we all take notice. Many of us dissect the events strictly from a "just the facts" point of view, but plenty more tune in to watch the twists and turns, and eventually…

We’re in a whole new age when it comes to making personal announcements. No matter what the announcement is, the bigger the name, the bigger the story. When Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos announced their d…

December is one of the most popular times of the year to get engaged, which means that many brides (and their mothers) are planning weddings! There are so many communication dynamics that go into wed…

In this non-traditional Golden Globes recap, I’m looking at how the stars’ publicists did on one of the most important nights in Hollywood.

More than 18 million people tuned in to the 2019 Golden G…

Every business needs a foundation to communicate with its employees, which is why I brought Victoria Dew of Dewpoint Communications to talk about this critical piece of the communication puzzle.

Victo…

Communication fails are a starting point in talking about the importance of having a sound communication skill set. And there were a lot of them in 2018.

It helps to know what mistakes look like so yo…

With the year coming to an end, this week's episode delves into ten communication wins of the year by the people, politicians, brands, and beer drinkers who made headlines and then made hay from an e…

As the country mourned the passing of President George Herbert Walker Bush, former presidents, congressional leaders and figures from across the political spectrum gathered for his funeral at Washing…

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”
 - Stephen R. Covey.

Are you really listening? One of the most valuable tools for communication is the a…

With our daily communications frequently moving to the online world, we have forgotten some of the nuances of face to face interaction. Improving our conversation skills, both as a speaker and a list…

Interviews don’t have to be stressful. 

Chances are you’ve been in many job interviews over the course of your career, and maybe even interviewed some candidates for your organization. Ellen Mahoney, …

If you want to project confidence and competence, you need to eliminate filler words from your vocabulary. 

Filler words. They’re a pesky tic that everyone uses. But if overused, filler words can unde…

No matter your age or professional level, you need a guide to communication so you can be seen, heard and relevant. Today’s episode gives you the “tells.”

Do you know that you can tell how old someone…