February 26, 2012

• MANNER OF SPEAKING | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012

  Rhetorical Devices: Anadiplosis This post is part of a series on rhetoric and rhetorical devices. For other posts in the series, please click this link. Device : Anadiplosis. Origin : From the Greek ??????????? (anathiplosis), Effect: Repetition of the words adds rhythm and cadence. The repeated words are emphasized. Anadiplosis often builds in intensity to a climax. MORE >>

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• MAX ATKINSON | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012
  	Are all animals right or left handed? Now for something completely different - a video sequel to Basil's Book Launch plus a question for zoologists, ethologists or anyone else who might know about such important matters. So the obvious question is whether or not this is 'normal' and, more generally, ar e all cats and other animals right or left-handed/pawed MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012
  	NORWALK HOUR: Good newspaper news in CT Finally some good news on the newspaper front.    MEDIABISTRO.COM reports that at the NORWALK HOUR members of the Newspaper Guild and the newspaper have come to a tentative contract agreement.    The terms and conditions are rosy for employees, although they may not be all they want. Sounds like the 20th century to me. MORE >>

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• HUMOR POWER | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012

  Observational Humor — Case Study #77 Here is another Observational Humor monologue and an analysis of what makes the humor work. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened during the meeting before the monologue was delivered.). The theme for the meeting was Political Caucus. A member presented an impromptu speech loaded with innuendo.  Gordon is bi-lingual.  THE MONOLOGUE. MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012
  	AOL/Starboard Value Flap: No safe harbour in media jobs Not that jobs in media were ever secure.    However, with all the volatility generated by technology, they are less secure + increasingly there's no place to go after the ax falls. That's exactly what could happen if hedge fund Starboard Value gets its way at AOL.    Some could get comparable jobs.  MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012
  	O'Dwyer's Listing(s) of PR Firms: #1 tool for Generation Y to get inside "How to I get inside one of those big public relations agencies in Manhattan?" " That's what my $15.75 per hour New York University graduate who did light copy editing for me had asked me. She  She was too smart to go the intern route. "Go online and retrieve O'Dwyer's List of the top PR fims." MORE >>

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February 25, 2012

• PIVOTAL PUBLIC SPEAKING | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012

  “The Top 10 Secrets of Today’s Most Successful Speakers” Maya Angelou, JFK, and President Obama didn’t become gifted orators overnight. It takes old-fashioned practice and perseverance to master the art of public speaking. As a business owner, you’d be surprised how much your world will expand when you begin to connect with a live audience. Who is your audience? cards to prompt you during your speech. MORE >>

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• CONTENT MARKETING TODAY | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012

  Pinterest: Will Guys Be Left Behind with the Burgeoning Social Media Tool? What is it that women seem to love and understand and guys don’t? about Pinterest, of course). Perhaps, it’s their self-description which doesn’t make it sound like a guy thing: Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012
  	"The Artist" - Pride overcome by a dog and a dame "The Artist" resonates in these turbulent times.  Like   Like so many of us Silent Film Star George hits the skids when the technology changes and he can't change.    He refuses to talk.    His pride stands in the way.    Also the acting is outstanding. MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012

  Over-scripting = Perception of Not-for-real Way before extreme media scrutiny and now streaming over the Internet, the smart movers in communications only used talking points.    Sure it was a risk but the greater risk, as we see with Mitt Romney , is to be perceived as over-scripted.    That is, not-for-real. MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012
  	Baby Boomers: Still needing permission to "make it up" There was a time - call it the Baby Boomer's version of "Camelot" - when professional success meant following the rules.    Sure some of us put in our time doing the counterculture.    Then the Recession of 1974 put the kibosh on that.    You bet, we made it our business to understand the rules. MORE >>

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February 24, 2012

• SPEAK SCHMEAK | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012
  	Friday Fun: Comedians I am constantly fascinated by how much speakers can learn from comedians. They are masters of surprise, timing, storytelling, audience engagement, discipline, preparation, handling pressure, handling failure, taking risks, and many other techniques that speakers need to understand. Most recent posts are at the top.) It's the candles, it's the smoke. MORE >>

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• THE ELOQUENT WOMAN | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

  Famous Speech Friday: Jennifer Granholm's 2005 tribute to Rosa Parks We've said it before: Jennifer Granholm is a rock star of public speaking. And she's had plenty of practice, in her work as state attorney general and two-term governor of Michigan, and her new job as a cable TV host. With a resume like this, it's safe to assume that she's given lots of different speeches in front of different audiences. MORE >>

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• PUBLIC SPEAKING ADVICE AND COMMENTARY | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

  Storytelling-V. 5 Ideas. 5 Blogs. 5 Days. This is the fifth and final blog in a series about storytelling – 5 in 5 days.    Everyone seems to get it that storytelling is important, because we’re awash in data and information and can’t remember it all.    But we do remember stories.    That’s because they are how our brains work.    01. MORE >>

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• MAX ATKINSON | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

  To read or not to read? That is the question for speechwriters - or is it? Yesterday's conference of the UK Speechwriters' Guild was another stimulating treat, for which founder Bran Jenner deserves the thanks of all of us who were lucky enough to attend. But, had there been more time, an interesting argument might have developed between some of us who were there and some of the speakers. Authenticity? False. MORE >>

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• ONLIGNMENT | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

  Step 1: Define the population Over the past year we have been publishing extracts from The New Learning Architect. You’ll know if you’ve defined the population appropriately if you are then able to make some generalisations about its characteristics. The following questions will help you to characterise the population. How fast does this population turn over? MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012
  	"Porn" - That keyword will boost your web/mobile traffic According to a study done by Symantec of 3.5 million online searches, the 6th most used term was "porn."  If you're feeling scared about trying out that tactic, you can lower the risk by inserting the modifier "soft."  "  The classic example are the Calvin Klein underwear promotions.  MORE >>

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• GREAT PUBLIC SPEAKING | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

  Public Speaking - Remove the Lectern To get started in your efforts to involve the audience I recommend that you take a big axe with you to each one of your presentations and chop the lectern into tiny little pieces. That way you won't be tempted to stand behind it. The behind-the lectern speaker is quickly going the way of the dinosaur. MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012
  	Trust: What has that to do with anything? As a recovering Catholic, of course I was bug-eyed by all the studies which showed the low trust in society's most important institutions.    For example, a recent ABC poll puts it at 14% for Congress.    Bad, bad, I thought to myself. Then, that internal paradigm shift came when I stopped being so schoolgirlish.  MORE >>

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• PIVOTAL PUBLIC SPEAKING | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012
  	Is your audience listening? Make sure you have finished speaking before your audience has finished listening. Dorothy Sarnoff. audience in public speaking public speaking quotations about public speakingMORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012
  	Old Line RDA: How can we tell if we are old line, too? Old line isn't always bad.    That's the signature for the values in "Downton Abbey."  "  And it had been the flavor of READER'S DIGEST.    Some in the GOP as well as most of the Roman Catholic Church are still getting mileage out of it.   And it isn't generational.  MORE >>

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February 23, 2012

• THE ELOQUENT WOMAN | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

  From the vault: 7 times to turn down a speaking gig It might seem counterproductive to turn down speaking requests--after all, they give you a chance to promote yourself, your cause, your company or your career. But in these cases, I'd advise you to at least take a second look or turn down the opportunity outright. I once had an organizer ask me to join a panel of 8, and each of us were to get 2.5 MORE >>

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• THE COMMUNICATION BLOG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

  Politeness as an Interpersonal Relationship Theory This brief discussion of politeness as an interpersonal relationship theory comes from my Interpersonal Communication Book but I thought that those using Interpersonal Messages or Essentials of Human Communication might also find this relevant. Positive face is the need to be thought of highly, to be valued, to be esteemed. while the other does not. MORE >>

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• PUBLIC SPEAKING ADVICE AND COMMENTARY | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

  Storytelling - IV. 5 Ideas. 5 Blogs. 5 Days. This is the fourth blog in a series about storytelling – 5 in 5 days.    Everyone seems to get it that storytelling is important, because we’re awash in data and information and can’t remember it all.    But we do remember stories.    That’s because they are how our brains work.    Why did that happen? MORE >>

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• THE COMMUNICATION BLOG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

  How to be Liked at Work Like all cultures, workplace cultures have their own rituals, norms, and rules for communicating. For example, the general advice given throughout this text is to emphasize your positive qualities, to highlight your abilities, and to minimize any negative characteristics or failings. Avoid negative talk and sarcasm (even in humor). link]. MORE >>

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• PRESENTATION BLOG - PRESENTATION ADVISORS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
  	A Storyteller’s Conference: The Post-Advertising Summit You may (or may not) know that I live a double-life. While I’ve been designing effective presentations for years now, my full-time profession is within the marketing world as Director of Communications for Story Worldwide—a digital brand storytelling agency. The idea of Post-Advertising is this: Traditional advertising is dead. MORE >>

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• MANNER OF SPEAKING | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

  Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 118) Steve Martin - American Comedian, Actor, Playwright, Author and Musician. “Some people have a way with words and other people … uh … not have way.” ” — Steve Martin. Photo courtesy of Joella Marano. Filed under: Humour , Quotes for Public Speakers. MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
  	News Corp: Why Rupert Murdoch should get the hell out of the newspaper business A Greek Chorus, in the form of News Corp investors, are telling Rupert Murdoch he should get the hell out of the newspaper business.    But most analysts watching this play out are doubtful that Murdoch can pull the plug on what he loves so much.    He's one of those who has ink in his veins.  MORE >>

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• SPEAK AND DELIVER | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
  	Six Degrees of Your Great Ideas I drive my wife nuts. know none of you are surprised by this. Perhaps its better for me to say I drive my wife nuts in many, many ways! The one that matters today might just help you find your next great idea - so I'll see if I can focus on that for you. common question my wife asks is "What are thinking?" Eisenhower". Simple, actually. Eisenhower. MORE >>

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• JOAN DETZ SPEAKER SERVICES | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

  Media tip (for speechwriters and presenters) Whether you’re writing the speech or delivering the speech, be sure it has a great title.  Great titles get noticed, get remembered, and get quoted. Note:  Titles are particularly important with commencement speeches MORE >>

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• THE COMMUNICATION BLOG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

  Politeness in the Workplace: Self-Test I originally created this self-test on politeness for the revision of Interpersonal Messages but later decided to use a more general (and shorter) self-test for politeness. But, I thought this one might be of use as well, especially for those who want to focus on the workplace. Test Yourself. How Polite Are You at Work? compliment others. __ 4. MORE >>

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• Quotes in Business Speeches-Do and Don't GREAT SPEAKING COACH | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

• Arianna Huffington: Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown (as should also her subordinates) JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

February 22, 2012

• POWERPOINT TIPS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012
  	6 steps to create cool stickout photos in PowerPoint A subscriber turned me on to Before & After Magazine ‘s YouTube videos, showing great design tips.  I thought I would show you how to create one of their effects in PowerPoint. Read to the end, because there’s a contest with a prize for 3 winners! First, watch their video. How to create “stickouts” in PowerPoint. Contest! MORE >>

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• PUBLIC SPEAKING ADVICE AND COMMENTARY | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

  Storytelling-III. 5 Ideas. 5 Blogs. 5 Days. This is the third blog in a series about storytelling – 5 in 5 days.    Everyone seems to get it that storytelling is important, because we’re awash in data and information and can’t remember it all.    But we do remember stories.    That’s because they are how our brains work.    He obliged.  MORE >>

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• MANNER OF SPEAKING | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

  Good Penmanship for Public Speakers The pen is mightier than the sword; but when it comes to public speaking, an empty hand is mightier than the pen. Sometimes, a speaker will take the stage holding a pen and deliver the entire speech or presentation without ever writing a single word. And if the speaker begins to fiddle with the pen, things can go from bad to worse. MORE >>

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• SIX-FIGURE FREELANCER BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

  New blog – Motivate to Create – worth visiting Motivation is the strange life-force that compels people to achieve or do things, be it row across an ocean, build the world’s tallest tower or write a book. Freelance Writing - General motivate motivate to create motivation nate hendleyMORE >>

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• PIVOTAL PUBLIC SPEAKING | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

  Be prepared to say a few words off the cuff Mention impromptu speaking and many people shiver with fear and loathing. Given that many would rather die than give a speech, then to do so “of the cuff” is completely beyond the pale. Impromptu speaking certainly is speaking “off the cuff” and we often think of it as speaking without preparation. That, I think, is where we go wrong. MORE >>

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• SPEAK AND DELIVER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

  14 Tips Before You Go (to China) - A Book Review, and More Last week I received Mike Meier's book "A Focused Pursuit in China: 14 Business Tips to Know Before You Go" , (non-affiliate link) which my fellow Toastmaster, Speaker & Author sent specifically for me to review. At the same time, two thoughts popped into my head. First, speakers travel all the time, and China is a ginormous emerging market. MORE >>

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• MAX ATKINSON | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

  Great speakers aren't always great singers: the case of President Obama It may show what a jolly good sport he is to join in the fun. But even as dubious a character as President-to-be Putin can do that - and, on this evidence, has a rather better singing voice (or has spent more time rehearsing) than President Obama MORE >>

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• CONTENT MARKETING TODAY | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012
  	Get Great Content Ideas: Much Easier Than You Might Think Infographic from CopyBlogger Gives You Both Inspiration and Practical Tips . love visuals that communicate complex ideas simply. This is a perfect example. And, I can relate to the need to cook up great blog ideas. MORE >>

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• GREEN ROOM SPEAKERS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

  One Word Only In tonight's CNN GOP debate, the candidates were asked to describe themselves in one word only. One of these words doesn't belong with the others. Which one is it? Ron Paul: Consistent B. Rick Santorum: Courage C. Mitt Romney: Resolute D. Newt Gingrich: Cheerful If you answered "C," I agree. The other three words are concrete - and thus memorable. MORE >>

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• TJ WALKER INTERACTIVE | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

  TJ Walker Interactive - Untitled Article The Arizona Republican debate proved to be a showdown between Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum. With campaign momentum and the eyes of the media and voters on him, Santorum was able to hold his own with Romney and at times came across as quite presidential. Romney had his usual steady performance but the expectations were [.]. MORE >>

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• "Criminal Minds" - Emily gets shot, Morgan feels responsible JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Quick presentation tip JOAN DETZ SPEAKER SERVICES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Middle Brands Vulnerable: Is retail becoming binary JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Moving in Together THE COMMUNICATION BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Why It Takes More than PR to Rehab a Reputation: Inside Communications with Mike Bako TJ WALKER INTERACTIVE | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Chris Christie: The un-Kennedy JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

• Is your speechwriting portfolio strong enough? JOAN DETZ SPEAKER SERVICES | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

February 21, 2012

• INTER-ACTIV PRESENTING AND INFLUENCING | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

  How do you know if your presentations are any good? Like you, I have sat through thousands of presentations and the majority have been mediocre at best. How do you know if your presentations are any good? is a post from: Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing. Presentation SkillsMORE >>

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• SPEAK SCHMEAK | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  	Does your audience feel welcome? On Friday I had an appointment with a new client. It was a long drive to get there, and a long drive to get back, especially on the Friday of a holiday weekend. was probably in the car a total of seven hours. But I had such a great experience while I was there, I wasn't nearly as crabby as I could have been when I got home! They said, "Are you Lisa? MORE >>

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• GREAT PUBLIC SPEAKING | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  	Desiree Peeples' Testimonial for the "Ultimate Guide To Professional Speaking" [link] Desiree Peeples tells how Tom Antion's Ultimate Guide has helped her speaking career MORE >>

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• DAVE PARADI'S POWERPOINT BLOG | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

  Presentation Tip: Ten years of the newsletter Ten years ago, on February 26th 2002, I sent out my first newsletter. Today, I am sending you issue 255. What a journey it has been these last ten years. According to my records, over 13,500 people have been part of the newsletter list at one time or another (over 8,200 are on the list currently). All of the content is absolutely free. MORE >>

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• THE ELOQUENT WOMAN | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

  Comfort zones for the nervous speaker: 5 places to go Do you get that "nowhere to run, nowhere to hide" feeling before you start a speech or presentation? If you're stressed or nervous about that speaking gig, you might want to factor in your speaker personality type, since the introverts among us, especially, will need to be by themselves before and after a speech or presentation. MORE >>

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• PUBLIC SPEAKING ADVICE AND COMMENTARY | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

  Storytelling-II. 5 Ideas. 5 Blogs. 5 Days. This is the second blog in a series about storytelling – 5 in 5 days.    Everyone seems to get it that storytelling is important, because we’re awash in data and information and can’t remember it all.    But we do remember stories.    That’s because they are how our brains work.    01. Speech WritingMORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  	Kellogg Breaks out of Boy Scout Branding Kellogg, started by a wholesome health activist, has broken with that.    At least a lot of it.    In purchasing Pringles, which comes in versions with extra salt, it is veering away from its Boy Scout branding and hawking a snack like Pringles just for the taste of it.    Not because it's good for anyone. MORE >>

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• HUMOR POWER | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

  Joke Contest — Being Single It’s time for the results of our February Joke Contest — Being Single. . New Joke Contests are announced on the first of the month (alternating months). New Cartoon Caption Contests are announced on the first of the month (alternating months).  The next caption contest is March 1, 2012. Being single is like garbage.  MORE >>

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• TJ WALKER INTERACTIVE | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

  Jeremy Lin Winning Beyond The Box Score: Mike Bako on America Radio News Network This is one of the great storylines the NBA has ever seen. The guy is exceeding the freight train of hype surrounding him, as he led the Knicks with 28 points and 14 assists Sunday in a comeback win over the Dallas Mavericks. Mike Bako offers his analysis on America’s News Radio Network. MORE >>

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• PIVOTAL PUBLIC SPEAKING | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  	101 Ways to Captivate a Business Audience There’s nothing worse than sitting in the audience while an inept speaker stumbles through an ill-conceived business presentation– unless, of course, you’re the one floundering in the spotlight. books public speaking public speaking and business speaking for businessMORE >>

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• Komen’s Reversal Of Fortune Goes Beyond Reputation Damage: Inside Communications Radio With Mike Bako TJ WALKER INTERACTIVE | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

February 20, 2012

• PUBLIC SPEAKING ADVICE AND COMMENTARY | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

  Storytelling-I. 5 Ideas. 5 Blogs. 5 Days. I’m going to do a series of quick blogs about storytelling – 5 in 5 days.    Everyone seems to get these days that storytelling is important, because we’re awash in data and information and can’t remember it all.    But we do remember stories.    They’re even more important than that.    OK.  MORE >>

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• MANNER OF SPEAKING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

  A Lesson from Lang Lang A couple of weeks ago, my daughter, Kristen and I had the good fortune to attend a concert by Lang Lang at Geneva’s Victoria Hall. His performance was terrific. From the light melodies of Bach, to Schubert’s sombre Piano Sonata No. 21, to the moving and energetic Etudes op. 25 by Chopin, he he ld the audience transfixed for two hours. MORE >>

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• GREAT PUBLIC SPEAKING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

  Tom Antion's Stage Fright Strategies Symptoms of Stage fright Dry mouth. Tight throat. Sweaty hands. Cold hands. Shaky hands. Give me a hand (Oops, I couldn't resist). Nausea. Fast pulse. Shaky knees. Trembling lips. Any out-of-the-ordinary outward or inward feeling or manifestation of a feeling occurring before, or during, the beginning of a presentation (Wow! What a dry mouthful!). MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
  	Carlotta Genova (1996-2012) - From the mean streets of Manhattan This is what normal human beings get drunk over.    But, since my wiring is frayed and I can't safely ingest alcohol, I can't forget for a little while what a sensitive companion Carlotta had been for 16.5 years.    Our lives came together when I agreed to be a foster mother for her litter.  Jason is very sad.  MORE >>

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• JOAN DETZ SPEAKER SERVICES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

  Commencement speeches It’s the season when speechwriters start tackling those all-important commencement assignments.  To get you started: 1.  You’ll find an entire chapter devoted to commencement speeches in CAN YOU SAY A FEW WORDS? Martin’s Press, 2006).  Wisconsin Public Radio interviewed me for a one-hour show on commencement speeches (May 23 2007).  MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
  	Time Passes The cliche really is true: life is for the living.      And the living do just that.    Not too often these days do I hear the names of Christopher Hitchens or Steve Jobs come up in conversations or the media. Time passes.    So do legacies.    careers Current AffairsMORE >>

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• SPEAK AND DELIVER | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
  	Speaking of Distractions "Can I call you back Chief? I'm at a KAOS speaker's convention." Over the last 10 years, the possible distractions for speakers have increased in ways we never imagined. Speaker distractions go beyond ringtones, of course. People walking in or out, dishes crashing in the background, sirens from passing fire engines - none of these are uncommon. MORE >>

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• TJ WALKER INTERACTIVE | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

  Should You Use an Agency or Go In-House? Inside Communications Radio with Mike Bako In the latest installment of Inside Communications Radio with Mike Bako, the featured guest was Rodger Roeser, President, The Eisen Agency. Mr. Roeser’s feature discusses an issue he has raised on whether a firm or corporation is better served by going to an agency or in-house for public relations need. Roeser expanded on the firms [.]. MORE >>

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• THE COMMUNICATION BLOG | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

  Interaction Management The term interaction management has been used in a variety of studies on interpersonal communication and refers to the techniques and strategies by which you regulate and carry on interpersonal interactions. It is certainly one of the essential interpersonal skills. This will show that you’re in control of and comfortable in the interaction. link]. MORE >>

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• SPEAK TO LEAD | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

  Presidential tweets exposed: What @JFK, @GroverTweets & @HonestAbe would have written It's Presidents' Day in the U.S. In practical terms that means if you work for the government or many large corporations, you have the day off. If you are employed by a small firm (or retailer), you're working. But as. Humor Inkling Media Ken Mueller Lou Hampton presidential tweets tweets TwitterMORE >>

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• The new Manhattan in the sand MAX ATKINSON | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• Why training may not always be the right course of action – part 3 ONLIGNMENT | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

• "Anderson" - Must create a new niche in daytime talk JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

February 19, 2012

• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012

  "The Good Wife" - Will suspended from practicing law for 6 months About 15 years ago when he was working at a law firm in Baltimore, Will had "borrowed" $45,000 from a client's account to pay his gambling debt.    He did return the money to the account.    But the consequences of that have come to haunt him.    Wendy Scott Carpenter reported Will to the bar.  MORE >>

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• JOAN DETZ SPEAKER SERVICES | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012

  Campaign speeches … from France France24 provides excellent coverage of the speeches given by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, now running for re-election. It’s one of the most effective ways to pull in an audience.). For more information:  www.France24.com.MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012
  	"Downton Abbey" - Mary and Matthew to marry, finally The course of love never does run smooth.    That's the theme of Shakespeare's comedies.    It has also been the theme of "Downton Abbey," both upstairs and downstairs. Tonight, some of that gets resolved.    Mary's past comes to light.    Matthew et al. TelevisionMORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012
  	Brand Roman Catholic: Can emotional intelligence save the equity The sweet spot in human affairs has always been emotional intelligence.    Dan Goleman documented that in the 1990s and David Brooks has brought that up to date with his "The Social Animal." " What has stood out for years is, of course, Timothy Dolan's high emotional intelligence.  This is one to watch.  MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012
  	Pet Grief: The tragedy that we usually outlive our pets Life is suffering, so goes Buddhist philosophy which provides the tools to navigate pain - productively.    Well, I will really be hitting my Buddhist readings in the next several months.    On Tuesday I have an appointment with the vet.    No, she isn't hiding, not yet.    She is still eating. MORE >>

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February 18, 2012

• PIVOTAL PUBLIC SPEAKING | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012
  	Enlighten with a question “It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.” ” – Decouvertes. quotations enlighten inspiration questionMORE >>

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• MAX ATKINSON | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012
  	Gaping models and open-mouthed actors: which came first? Today's Daily Telegraph magazine (above and below) reminded me of earlier posts on open-mouthed acting ( HERE & HERE ). What on earth is going on? Do they have adenoidal problems that make it difficult for them to breathe through their noses? Are they about to say something or are they just gaping into thin air? MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012

  Whitney Houston: That voice laid to rest Today, that big voice Whitney Houston is laid to rest in Newark, New Jersey.    Why can some of us come out of those mean streets of Northern New Jersey and make it through and some assume they need help from drugs to just hold on? careers Current Affairs MusicMORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012
  	"Upscale" - Don't use that word with Everyman/Everywoman The new frugality meme continues to resonate with mainstream America.    Despite signs of recovery, "upscale" connotes a negative, so reports POLITICO.  For those of us in communications, especially copywriting, this might be a shock.    Obviously, our audience, including in much of B2B, is the 99 Percent. MORE >>

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February 17, 2012

• PUBLIC SPEAKING ADVICE AND COMMENTARY | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  5 Stupid Speaker Tricks Speakers do stupid things, like any other group of people.    The problem is that they subject whole audiences to boredom and, yes, pain as a result.    So it’s not only the speakers themselves who suffer.    In an effort to mitigate the suffering, here are 5 of the most egregious stupid speaker moves.  MORE >>

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• THE ELOQUENT WOMAN | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  Famous Speech Friday: Rep. Maureen Walsh's speech on gay marriage "I don't wax as eloquently as most of the people on the floor here, but I have allowed my heart and my mind to guide me on a lot of issues that have been before us in the legislature, and I think that sometimes that's what we have to do," she said by way of introduction. This was a speech full of contrasts and surprises. What do you think of it? MORE >>

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• TJ WALKER INTERACTIVE | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  Secrets of Crowdsourcing Social Conversations: Inside Communications Radio With Mike Bako Spiegel recently joined Inside Communications Radio with Mike Bako. In his interview, Richard discussed his article at CommPRO, “Secrets of Crowdsourcing Social Conversations.’ ’ Within the nonstop news media cycle and even more chaotic social media world, businesses look for ways to capture large trending topics. MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
  	Sin: Not always sweet spot with investors   Sin, some investors assume, is the closet thing to a sure bet on a stock.    Not so fast. Like  Like any other entity, in order to make a profit and hold its own against the morphing kinds of competition in the sin industry, the sin enterprise has to function like a wicked smart business.  MORE >>

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• TJ WALKER INTERACTIVE | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  1986 Mets Star Gary Carter Passes Away: Mike Bako on WOR Radio NY Former catcher Gary Carter, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame who won a World Series with the 1986 New York Mets, died at age 57 on Thursday after battling brain cancer. Daily Nation Sports Editor, Mike Bako, appears on WOR Rradio to offer his rememberances. Analysis Audio Media Politics Press Room gary carter mike bako new york metsMORE >>

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• THE COMMUNICATION BLOG | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  Dating Cautions [link]. Here's a clever little piece on cautions to observe when a potential dating partner seems too perfect to be real. MORE >>

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• TJ WALKER INTERACTIVE | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  Jeremy Lin’s Star Rises In The Media: Mike Bako on WOR Radio NY Can the Knicks make it 8 in a row and continue the cities love affair with Jeremy Lin and Linsanity? Mike Bako, Sports Editor of Daily National, on WOR Radio NY. Analysis Audio Press Room jeremy lin linsanity mike bako new york knicksMORE >>

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• THE COMMUNICATION BLOG | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  The Communication Blog - Untitled Article Politeness for Kids. Here's a brief list of reasons for children to say "thank you" and is a useful primer on teaching politeness behavior to children. MORE >>

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• GREAT PUBLIC SPEAKING | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  Why Humor in a Presentation Works YOU WILL BE ASKED BACK. If you succeed in your original purpose for making your presentation, you may be asked back. If you also make the audience feel really good by entertaining them at the same time, your chances of being asked back will be much higher. YOU WILL GET HIGHER EVALUATIONS OR MORE SALES. YOU WILL MAKE MORE MONEY. I'll never forget it. MORE >>

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• JANE GENOVA: SPEECHWRITER - GHOSTWRITER | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
  	Campaign 2012 & Nostalgia: Moving too close to too recent pain points In Michigan, the site of so much recent economic pain, GOP candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are pressing hard on the nostalgia button, reports POLITICO.    They are shaking loose, or at least trying to, memories of what Detroit used to be.    All those foreclosed properties bear witness to when the U.S. MORE >>

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• Putting the model to use ONLIGNMENT | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012