O Canada: Canadian communicator answers our skeptical call for great Canadian oratory
Sep 14, 2010
Canada’s oratory tradition isn’t widely appreciated, even by Canadians; but many great speeches have been given; here’s the highlight reel.
In December quiet, conference-planners set their agendas
Dec 06, 2010
Executive visibility pro Terry Catchpole urges you to get ready for January, when leadership forums start hopping again.
Speechwriter pinpoints the moment the American language started to, like, juvenilize
Feb 22, 2011
He was writing for Ed Koch, and the applicant for the speechwriting office was like, “Well … like … yeah.”
Spring is on its way, but let’s be proactive
Feb 27, 2011
Important events, deadlines and agenda planning cycles in March
Commencement season brings plagiarism scandals
Jun 14, 2011
Canadian physician the latest victim of his own creative malaise.
Why I gave up freelance freedom to return to the corporate grind (Part One of Two)
Jul 12, 2011
“My writing was less passionate, personal and powerful than I wanted it to be,” says Cynthia Starks. “I missed being proud to tell people where I worked, like I was at IBM.”
Conference season commences again!
Sep 04, 2011
Events are taking place, planning cycles are beginning and deadlines are approaching.
Hired in desperation, thanked with faint praise
Feb 14, 2012
Actor Denzel Washington talks about why he hired a speechwriter to help him with a commencement speech. And he tells some universal truths along the way.
September sizzles with executive forums
Sep 12, 2012
Whether they’re putting on shows or planning agendas, conference planners are cooking with gas.
September Slew
Sep 16, 2013
Back to work, back to school, and back to thinking about all the amazing conference options open up to us this coming month! Foremost forums upcoming • World Economic Forum …