Rewrite the quotation books
I don’t know much about state senate races in Maryland. I do know a great quotation when I see one… and Jamie Raskin, a constitutional law professor running in the Democratic primary, has just assured himself a place in the next edition of any half-decent...18 hours a week. Heh.
When the British government put out the call for a new speechwriter to manage the troubled health dossier, they offered a salary ranging from about £38,000 to £56,543. That in turn provoked gasps of outrage throughout the British media and blogosphere (any...The arrow of your ways (PowerPoint-wise)
You’re preparing a PowerPoint presentation, and you have this slide, and you think, “You know what would go nicely right about here? An arrow…” Hold it right there, buckaroo. Before you go any further, read this post by Joel at Hyde Park...In the moment
The mixed reviews for Jon Stewart’s Oscar-hosting performance last weekend may reflect a dilemma I’ve noticed with many speakers. They get only tepid response from their audiences during their prepared remarks, but wow ’em during the Q and A...Sea change for Canada? About time.
It’s good to see NDP MP Dennis Bevington is gaining momentum in his quest to have Canada’s motto changed to “From sea to sea to sea”. And it brings back some fond memories. When I was working for Audrey McLaughlin, we often joked about her...
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Public speaking and speechwriting: the essential guides
Looking for advice on public speaking, speechwriting and leadership communications? Here are some of my most comprehensive posts, on topics that people ask me about most often.
