The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson

Episodes

Dec. 11, 2018

06: The State Funeral of President George H.W. Bush

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 Washington National Cathedral. Wh...
Dec. 4, 2018

05: Just Listen! The Secret to Getting Through to Just About Anyone

“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 ability to listen and unde...
Nov. 27, 2018

04: How to Be a Great Conversationalist

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 listener, allows us to sharpen...
Nov. 19, 2018

03: Interview Secrets from the Other Side of the Desk. Lessons from Harvard Business School H.R.

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, chief human resources offi...
Nov. 13, 2018

02: Um...So, Let's Discuss Filler Words

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 undermine the potential for yo...
Nov. 13, 2018

01: Your Guide to Communication "Tells"

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 is just by how they comm...