Communication is an Art: Tips & strategies about leadership, networking, speaking up, and using your voice

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Communication is an Art - because like all arts it takes practice to improve and succeed. As part of Pamela Lippitt Communications, LLC, this podcast takes a conversational approach to learning and implementing communication strategies in the workplace. Join Pam Lippitt for informative episodes and have a laugh or two along the journey.

  1. 6D AGO

    When Meeting Chairs and Leaders Don't Lead

    Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is a little different than others. I usually start by sharing my take on good leadership. I put the episode that was meant to be for this week on pause until next week to share a horrible meeting with you. When leaders don't lead, when they don't set the tone and expectations what they get is an angry mess. Learn from others. Toward the end of the 10 minutes, I'll share what I would have done and what I do when I know there is going to be upset people in a meeting. I'd love to hear what you think. I also want to share that I am kicking off a Small Business Marketing Summit on Thursday, April 23rd. I'll be talking all about setting expectations when networking. There are 12 speakers over 4 hours. We are not selling, we are sharing our favorite tips. Want to learn more? Here is the link to register. https://www.mellermarketing.com/sbms2026 Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.  To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    14 min

  2. MAR 26

    On a Soapbox Today - Equal Pay Day 2026

    Send us Fan Mail Today is #EqualPayDay meaning it takes a woman 15 months to equal the pay a man makes for the same job in 12 months. Hard to imagine in 2026. Pam is wearing red today for Equal Pay Day. Are you?  Here are 5 facts to know:  • Equal Pay Day 2026 is March 26  • Women working full-time, year-round earn about 81¢ for every $1 earned by men  • When all workers are included, that drops to about 76¢  • The gap has improved over time, but far too slowly  • Over a career, the pay gap can cost women hundreds of thousands of dollars Equal pay is not just a women’s issue. It’s a workplace issue, a family issue, and an economic issue. Listen, comment and tell you friends. Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.  To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    12 min

  3. MAR 19

    Another look at the Power of the Pause

    Send us Fan Mail Pam looks back on an earlier episode of Communication is an Art about the Power of the Pause and how it relates to leaving space for others to create great on-going relationships. If you want to hear the full episode again, it is Episode 6. I'm always interested in knowing what you think so let me know here or on LinkedIn. __________ Want to listen to more episodes as soon as they come out? Subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 10ish minute podcast episode. And download a free checklist to help you with your communications journey. https://bit.ly/FromHellotoSuccess I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.  To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    12 min

  4. MAR 12

    What Makes You A Leader

    Send us Fan Mail This episode really hit home. Are you a leader because you decide you are? Pam dives into a conversation about leadership really being a reaction to how others perceive your skills.  Leadership is a way you act, not a title. So, make sure you are leading others along to be defined as a true example of leadership. And along the way, learn about how Pam started living up to that title.  This week's quote comes from Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”  To learn more about US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ruth-bader-ginsburg  ________ I hope you will subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 10ish minute podcast episode. And download a free checklist to help you with your communications journey. https://bit.ly/FromHellotoSuccess Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.  To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    14 min

  5. MAR 5

    Welcome to Women's History Month - Women Leaders

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to March and Women's History Month. During March, Pam will be sharing quotes from some of her favorite women leaders and how those quotes relate to leadership and communications. Here is the first one -  “It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” - Madeline Albright Pam talks about how to not be silent in the right way, so people hear and more importantly listen when you speak.  I hope you will subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 10ish minute podcast episode. And download a free checklist to help you with your communications journey. https://bit.ly/FromHellotoSuccess Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.  To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    15 min

  6. FEB 19

    Chose your Mentors Wisely

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Pam Lippitt shares some stories about how she chose her mentors and experiences that taught her the importance and impact of paying it forward. I hope you enjoy and learn from this. I am a firm believer that learning and growing never ends. It is the true way to be a good leader. I hope you will subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 10ish minute podcast episode. And download a free checklist to help you with your communications journey. https://bit.ly/FromHellotoSuccess Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.  To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    18 min
  7. It's Easy To Be A Leader When Things Are Going Swimmingly

    FEB 13

    It's Easy To Be A Leader When Things Are Going Swimmingly

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Pam Lippitt talks about how easy it is to be seen as a great leader when things are going well. But a great leader is defined by how one acts when things are not going smoothly, I hope you will subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 10ish minute podcast episode. And download a free checklist to help you with your communications journey. https://bit.ly/FromHellotoSuccess Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.  To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    15 min

  8. FEB 3

    Bring Your Own Chair

    Send us Fan Mail In this new episode, Pam Lippitt talks about how to find your place in new meetings. Don't miss these great ways to be seen and heard, without being annoying! I hope you will subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 10ish minute podcast episode. And download a free checklist to help you with your communications journey. https://bit.ly/FromHellotoSuccess   Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.  To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    15 min
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Communication is an Art - because like all arts it takes practice to improve and succeed. As part of Pamela Lippitt Communications, LLC, this podcast takes a conversational approach to learning and implementing communication strategies in the workplace. Join Pam Lippitt for informative episodes and have a laugh or two along the journey.

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