It’s not a talking point. It’s the truth. ~ Doug Stamper, House of Cards Don’t get lost in too much detail. Use talking points to guide you. Politicians get a lot of…
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Why? Why? Why?
Three people sit around a table chatting happily. Work. Family. Friends. Crazy adventures. Add a glass or two of wine. Stories get embellished, and you’re in a mood to solve the mysteries…
Spin Your Way Out of Sin?
We all interpret things differently. How strong is your spin game? Everybody’s a spin doctor. You want to establish a certain tone, project a specific image, and elicit a desired response. From…
Reading Differently
After the Germanwings crash and Nepal earthquake, a former journalist tracked the news on his smartphone. It was more than a desire to know the latest developments. It was a basic question…
Gullible
Knowing what sells to the media gives you a fighting chance. Hope springs eternal in the human breast; Man never is, but always to be, blest. ~ Alexander Pope, 18th century English…
It’s Not How Much You Say. It’s How Well.
If you do your job well, no one sees all the work behind the words. One hundred and fifty years ago in the midst of our nation’s Civil War, prominent politician, diplomat,…
We’re All Storytellers
Honesty is good for the soul — as long as it’s confidential We’re all trying to make our cases to achieve our goals. Doesn’t matter whether we’re lawyers arguing in court, businessmen…
Once Upon a Time
Cynical. Skeptical. Quick to condemn. With no one to respect, the public is adrift. There was perhaps a time when certain groups commanded respect and trust. But that’s changing. So many…
Doing What Comes Naturally
No missteps allowed. They may be fatal. We all do what comes naturally. For most of us, that includes breathing and moving about, and for some, thinking deeply. Beyond that, it usually…