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At our town’s annual community celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, I listened to our mayor, our congressman, our school super, three students, a rabbi and a pastor speak. It is an uplifting and wonderful event, especially the voices of the...
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When I’m not coaching professionals to deliver dynamic presentations, I teach leadership communication at the Wharton School of Business. Every semester, before the big speech assignment, someone will ask, “Can I hold my notes?” My answer is...
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“The opposite of talking isn’t listening. The opposite of talking is waiting.” – Fran Lebowitz Smart is great. Funny is better. Smart and funny….well, now I am hooked. There we are in conversation, someone is talking and we experience the rush...
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Recently I gave a presentation to a group of 40 people at a statewide conference. A few minutes before the official start time I noticed that all the seats were filled so I asked the audience if I could start early. All were in favor. Why did I want to start...
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The title of this wonderful movie is a double entendre addressing both the serious stutter of King George VI and the world-altering speech he must give declaring England’s war against Hitler. It is a rich film and a compelling story – witty, deep,...
