Rethinking Communication

On Rethinking Communication (formerly The Follow-Up Question), independent journalist, speaking coach, and communication expert Michael Ashford explores how we can better connect with each other through the power of our words. For most of us, our formal education left gaps in our ability to communicate well with each other, especially when trying to navigate conflict, inspire change, and overcome misunderstandings. The goal is to get you to rethink how you connect with others, from the stage to the meeting room to the living room and everywhere in between.

Rethinking Communication is a education podcast hosted by Michael Ashford, with 158 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Michael Ashford hosts Rethinking Communication, a education show with 158 episodes published.

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  Episode #158

  Ep 158: Learning to communicate well as a leader shouldn't be on-the-job training

  May 27, 202628 minS0

  <p> Most leaders are promoted into their roles believing authority alone will inspire confidence, but the truth is, your communication style is what truly sets you apart as a leader.</p> <p> </p> <p> In this episode, I reveal how many new leaders unwittingly sabotage their growth by misunderstanding what effective leadership communication actually looks like. A shift in mindset — moving from control to influence — and how to do this effectively is what's missing from nearly every leadership and development program I've come across.</p> <p> </p> <p> In this episode, I cover:</p> Why demanding to be heard often backfir...

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  Episode #157

  Part 6: The 6 communication skills to improve in the age of AI - Being yourself

  Mar 2, 202618 minS0

  <p>AI is all the rage these days, and while there are many benefits to it, I'm concerned we're outsourcing too much of our thinking to artificial intelligence. </p> <p> </p> <p>When you do so, it's affects how you show up as a communicator.</p> <p> </p> <p>And so, I'm releasing a 6-part series on the communication skills you need to improve in the age of AI.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this sixth and final episode of the series, I explore the essential communication skill of being yourself.</p> <p> </p> <p>Great communication values human intuition, emoti...

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  Part 5: The 6 communication skills to improve in the age of AI - Pausing before you respond

  Feb 23, 202620 minS0

  <p>AI is all the rage these days, and while there are many benefits to it, I'm concerned we're outsourcing too much of our thinking to artificial intelligence. </p> <p> </p> <p>When you do so, it's affects how you show up as a communicator.</p> <p> </p> <p>And so, I'm releasing a 6-part series on the communication skills you need to improve in the age of AI.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this fifth episode of the series, I explore the essential communication skill of pausing before you respond.</p> <p> </p> <p>I share my perspective on how t...

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  Episode #155

  Part 4: The 6 communication skills to improve in the age of AI - Staying present and observant

  Feb 16, 202617 minS0

  <p>AI is all the rage these days, and while there are many benefits to it, I'm concerned we're outsourcing too much of our thinking to artificial intelligence. </p> <p> </p> <p>When you do so, it's affects how you show up as a communicator.</p> <p> </p> <p>And so, I'm releasing a 6-part series on the communication skills you need to improve in the age of AI.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this fourth episode of the series, I explore the essential communication skill of staying present and observant.</p> <p> </p> <p>I make the case for how b...

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  Episode #154

  Part 3: The 6 communication skills to improve in the age of AI - Asking questions

  Feb 9, 202623 minS0

  <p>AI is all the rage these days, and while there are many benefits to it, I'm concerned we're outsourcing too much of our thinking to artificial intelligence. </p> <p> </p> <p>When you do so, it's affects how you show up as a communicator.</p> <p> </p> <p>And so, I'm releasing a 6-part series on the communication skills you need to improve in the age of AI.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this third episode of the series, I explore the essential communication skill of asking questions.</p> <p> </p> <p> I emphasize what being a great question-asker can d...

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