487: Communicating Powerfully, Succinctly, and Clearly with Erica Mandy (Host of the Newsworthy podcast)

Erica Mandy shares essential--but often overlooked--keys to becoming a more successful communicator in the modern environment.   You'll Learn: How what you’re doing on Facebook can damage your credibility at work Words to purge from your communication The fundamental test to improve your communication   About Erica: Erica Mandy is an award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter who is building a new kind of media network, starting with her daily news podcast, The NewsWorthy. It provides all the day’s news in less than 10 minutes in a convenient, unbiased, and less depressing way – in what she calls “fast, fair and fun.”  Erica is one of the first podcasters to partner with Podfund, a company that invests in extraordinary emerging podcasters, and she's been named one of "50 Women Changing the World in Media & Entertainment." Erica’s Website: theNewsWorthy.com   Resources mentioned in the show: Study: "Almost seven-in-ten Americans have news fatigue, more among Republicans" by Jeffrey Gottfried Study: Psychology Today references the study regarding visualization  Study: Stanford & NPR talk about the study regarding students' online content literacy  Study: Science & NBC News talk about the study that found false info spreads faster Book: “Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World—and Why Things Are Better Than You Think” by Hans Rosling Book: “Knowing Your Value: Women, Money and Getting What You’re Worth” by Mika Brzezinski App: Boomerang Conference: Podcast Movement   Thank You, Sponsors! Simple Habit.This meditation app can help you gain greater control over distractions for faster learning. Visit SimpleHabit.com/Awesome get 30% off premium subscriptions. Eyeconic. Get name-brand eyewear easily and affordably from eyeconic.com/awesome.