How can companies use language to overcome fear and build trust in AI? In this episode, we dive into the rapidly changing world of AI and explore how companies should be talking about it.
Fear, Trust, and AI

How can companies use language to overcome fear and build trust in AI? In this episode, we dive into the rapidly changing world of AI and explore how companies should be talking about it.
In this episode of Hearsay, Michael Maslansky, Will Howard, and Keith Yazmir discuss the delicate balance of serving stakeholders while remaining authentic and credible.
The battle over ESG is in full view and is the center of the latest culture war, with many companies caught in the middle. But does the public really oppose the substance of ESG? Or is this just a case of mistaken identity? And can companies find a way forward without risking the wrath of the newly emboldened right?
In this episode of HearSay, Michael Maslansky, Lee Carter, and guest Will Howard cover new research on the language of ESG and how companies can find a path forward that serves stakeholders and customers on both sides of the political aisle.
In this episode of HearSay, guest Ori Ben Yishai, a partner at Viewpoint Ventures, talks about the intellectually honest approach to insights and how to use what you learn to build language strategy that drives results.
In this episode of HearSay, Senior Vice President Maria Boos shares her insights on the impact of customer communications, why so many companies struggle to get them right, and how to make them work for you, not against you.
In this episode, guest Bob Rowe from Northwestern Energy shares his approach to creating common ground with your audience—so you can build trust, improve relationships, and reinforce reputation.
It’s not enough to do good nowadays. In a competitive environment, you need to find the right language to distinguish your organization from the rest. In this episode, guest Brian Crimmins, CEO of Changing Our World, shares his expertise on how nonprofits can reframe their language to cut through the noise.
HearSay closes the year with a bang, as we look at the smartest, savviest, + stupidest messages of 2022. Michael Maslansky and Lee Carter are joined by HearSay veterans Keith Yazmir and Ben Feller, sharing their takes on the top pop culture language moments of the year.
Lee Carter and Michael Maslansky are joined by Ben Feller to highlight examples of right and wrong internal communications within companies, and what you can do today to build more trust for your team.