How Obama’s messy closet saved the State of the Union speech
State of the Union speeches are often messy, sprawling things. Countless constituencies and interests — within and outside government — vie to hear their priorities reflected in the President’s words. And even without their lobbying, the scope of governing is...State of the Union high point?
Sometimes the best part of a speech isn’t the one with the brilliant metaphor, the side-splitting joke or the devastating retort. It’s the part where the speaker makes a case plainly but eloquently, and where the drama comes from the clash of ideas instead...Liveblogging the State of the Union address
5:50 pm – I hope you’ll find this useful. I’ll be blogging throughout the State of the Union address, providing live commentary and value-added insights throughout as I watch the coverage on live TV. 5:55 pm – Where’s the remote? 5:58 pm...
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Public speaking and speechwriting: the essential guides
Looking for advice on public speaking, speechwriting and leadership communications? Here are some of my most comprehensive posts, on topics that people ask me about most often.
