Archive for the ‘ Political Sightings ’ Category
The Lasting Power of Dr. King’s Dream Speech
On this day, the 50th anniversary of Doctor King’s immortal speech, the following article asks, “Why does Dr. King’s “Dream†speech exert such a potent hold on people around the world and across the generations?” In reading the article, what was striking to me is the work and preparation that allowed him to “riff” in […]
NYTimes Video: 5 Questions for Mayoral Candidates
All 7 candidates for Mayor of New York City were asked 4 questions starting with an easy one, “Which NY team do you root for: Mets or Yankees?” Take a look at the second question: “What makes you angriest about New York?”. All the candidates knew enough — probably through coaching — to not actually […]
Always Keep Your Cool
A recent Republican debate spotlighted one of the “No-Nos” of public speaking and interviews. Never lose your cool! In this particular instance, Newt Gingrich took exception to a question from CNN reporter Wolf Blitzer. It became the lead story for several news outlets. Watch the CNN replay (below) and imagine how much better Gingrich would […]
The Importance of Story
Drew Westen recently had a op-ed piece in the NY Times that stresses the importance of telling a story, a narrative that people can easily follow and remember. To me, as a communications facilitator, this is one of the best stories about the Obama Administration. Check it out.
