I hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, HATE watching TV debates
There’s probably some deep-seated psychological reason for it (“Mommy and Daddy are fighting again!”), but I can’t stand watching televised election debates. I’m on edge the whole time, fidgeting, finding excuses to be elsewhere and just...HLP NIX TXT MSG $ GRAB
The federal NDP has launched an online petition against plans by Telus and Bell Canada to charge users for incoming text messages. I’ve signed; if you agree, why not add your name, too? With everyday Canadians already paying more for wireless phone services than...Geoff Meggs
I’ve been remiss in not mentioning Geoff Meggs’ candidacy for a Vision Vancouver council nomination. I worked with Geoff while wearing my speechwriter hat more times than I can count, and was constantly amazed by his ability to leap from high-level...Raise your hand if you think the media was soft on Bush
Former White House press secretary Scott McClellan’s explosive memoir lambastes the press for rolling over for the Bush administration’s sales job on the Iraq war. But Seth Leibsohn, a right-wing blogger at the National Review’s web site, was...
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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.
