AROUND THE WORLD IN RHETORIC
Jun 03, 2020
Speechwriter, Spiel Thyself
After spending careers mimicking their leader's voice and minding corporate mores, speechwriters must find their own voice now.
David Murray,
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
EVENTS
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Speechwriting School Online
May - Jun 2020 -
Executive Communication: Coronavirus Recovery Summit
Jun 12 -
Military Speechwriting Training Online
Aug 04 - 07 -
Speechwriting School on Demand
Anytime
Hans Vestberg,
CEO, Verizon
Michael Cornfield,
Associate Professor of Political Management, George Washington University
May 30, 2020
Two truths, self-evident: Why people are protesting violently, and why they should stop
Professional Speechwriters Association
Professional Speechwriters Association
David Murray,
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
Simon Lancaster,
Speechwriter
May 27, 2020
Eisenhower speechwriter dies
Bob Kieve learned to contend with the president's quirky but strong linguistic preferences.
Professional Speechwriters Association
David Murray,
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
Barack Obama,
Former President, United States
David Murray,
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
May 13, 2020
Speechwriters told us what they need during the coronavirus crisis
Here's what we're going to do about it.
Professional Speechwriters Association
Boris Johnson,
Prime Minister, United Kingdom
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VITAL SPEECHES OF RECENT WEEKS
We cannot commit to a brand purpose of moving the world forward unless we are committed to helping ensure we move it forward for everyone.
Hans Vestberg,
CEO, Verizon
British speechwriting teacher Simon Lancaster teaches young people how to make more compelling arguments.
Simon Lancaster,
Speechwriter
"Don't be afraid. Do what you think is right. Build a community."
Barack Obama,
Former President, United States
"And yet we must also recognize that this campaign against the virus has come at a colossal cost to our way of life."
Boris Johnson,
Prime Minister, United Kingdom
"In the final analysis, we are not partisan combatants. We are human beings, equally vulnerable, and equally wonderful in the sight of God."
George W. Bush,
Former President of the United States
"In casting up this dread balance-sheet, contemplating our dangers with a disillusioned eye ..."
Sir Winston Churchill,
Prime Minister, United Kingdom
A speech about "the courage to be human"—by the CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco? Yes.
Mary C. Daly,
President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
"Let me tell you how Royal Bank of Canada is doing its part."
Dave McKay,
CEO, Royal Bank of Canad
"In truth, the nation needs more—much more—from our leaders."
Patrice A. Harris,
President, American Medical Association
"Let us try and live with hope and with faith in ourselves and each other."
Charles,
Prince of Wales