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Storytelling. Authority. Authenticity. It seems these have passed for “trends” in speechwriting and executive communication for almost as long as ethos, pathos and logos. But populism, post-truthism and #metoo are …
I Will Resign
Ever since I first stepped through the door behind me as Prime Minister, I have striven to make the UK a country that works not just for a privileged few …
America Needs Help Right Now and America Knows It
Good morning all, Father Jenkins, Board of Trustees, esteemed faculty, students, distinguished fellow honorees. I thank you for this from the bottom of my heart. Father, I must say I …
Rhetorical Recap: The Candidate from La La Land
Hundreds of persons file to run for president each election cycle. The cutoff line between serious contenders and fringe candidates can be fuzzy. A few days ago Marianne Williamson, who …
Three organizations seek scribes
The University of Wisconsin seeks an executive communicator to work “closely with the senior speechwriter to manage the preparation of speeches and presentations for senior campus leaders to multiple internal and …
The Rule of Law Is Not Just a Talking Point for Us. It Is an Operating Principle.
I represent the United States. Those are the opening words spoken by Department of Justice attorneys at every federal trial. Each of us represents the entire United States. More importantly, …
Communication coaching? Not for him
Former University of Wisconsin football star J.J.Watt has relied on dozens of trainers and coaches to guide him through endless hours in the gym, on the practice field and in …
Rhetorical Recap: One Last Run
From the era of rugged heroes and big-sunset happy endings, his hair trimmed, his jaw thrust forward and (in outdoor photos) rocking aviator glasses, Joe Biden finally strode onto the …