Why I love my job: authentic, fresh speeches October 28, 2009 When a speech like this comes over the transom, I’m happy to be editor of Vital Speeches of the Day. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. RELATED News Sep 20, 2011 Are presidents (and CEOs) just too damned busy to do decent speechmaking? News Aug 17, 2010 Stumped for some extemporaneous remarks? Twain to the rescue! Hal Gordon Former speechwriter at Reagan White House and for Gen. Colin Powell EVENTS Leadership Communication Days 2024 APRIL 4 - 5 Speechwriting School Online MAY - JUN 2024 Executive Communication Summit JUN 25 - 27 Military Speechwriting Training Online AUG 13 - 16