Workplace communications are powerful - they can make and break careers, incent us to give our all, or cause us to run for the hills and join the Great Resignation. In this episode, we discuss inclusive communication tips for everyone including leaders and allies, as well as strategies when you find yourself in cultures where it is difficult to be seen and heard. You can  Subscribe! so you don’t miss any episodes! Time-stamped show notes are below. You can find a transcript of today’s episode at our webpage. If you would like to learn more about today’s topic: Influential Internal Communications by Jenni Field 2:10 Importance of workplace communications 3:16 What is a successful communication 3:49 As a reminder, SCRIPT stands for: S: Stop Trying to Change Women C: Create Diverse Teams R: Recognize Unconscious Bias I: Intentionally Include P: Partner With Men to Be Allies T: Talk About The Issues We believe that a combination of each of these factors will help women advance and compete with men on a more level playing field.  5:02, 6:10 Communication skills are learned 7:39 Example of a miscommunication resulting in mayhem 9:50 Emails vs. face to face communications 10:12, 11:10 Delivering constructive criticism 13:29 Communications can foster positive workplace cultures (or not) 13:57 Gender differences impact communications 14:25 In today’s episode, we will discuss: -What is a communication -General rules for communicating -Special considerations for emails -Meta-communications (aspects of a communication that are never expressed but we all get the message anyway) 16:00 What is a communication 17:25 Importance of praising peers and direct reports for a job well done 20:00 Respect is key 20:40 Influential Internal Communication by Jenni Field stresses: -Focus on the audience -Set a clear goal & tone   -Keep it simple  -Make your point  -Consider the medium  21:55 Avoid I and Me and instead use the words Us and We 22:45 Unthoughtful or rushed communications  23:07 Microaggressions and biased communications 23:35 Email tips 24:00 Don’t deal with sensitive information via email 24:30 Don’t complain or criticize a person via email 26:11, 27:05, 27:45 Be fair 29:18 Avoid shaming 30:25 Meetings and call etiquette 30:50 Avoid the dog and pony show 31:05 Enforce equal air time 31:30 Form alliances so that you are heard 33:35 What is a meta communication 35:14 Disrespectfulness of wordsmithing or a total re-write 37:35 Respect communications differences - this is one goal of DEI 38:30 Strategies to deal with the guy who thinks he’s the most important person in the room 39:55, 41:13, 41:35 Communications should intentionally include 42:33 Parity in Play 44:25 Tips for allies in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade Where You Can Find Us Website: www.par-ity.com  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn Co-Hosts: Deborah Pollack-Milgate and Cathy Nestrick  Email CathyAndDeborah@par-ity.com with questions or comments