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SPEAKRETS BLOGWhy Newt Gingrich And Elizabeth Warren Are So Damned Persuasive

Left for dead only two months ago, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is now a front-runner for the GOP nomination. On the Democratic side, Elizabeth Warren has buzz of her own. The candidates couldn’t be more different, but both use tried and true communication techniques to connect with voters.

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09 December 2011 | 0 Comments

Tags: Elizabeth Warren , Leadership , Making an Impression , Newt Gingrich , Presentations

SPEAKRETS BLOGCain, Perry, Paterno, And Broken Promises

One of the biggest issues for any public figure or brand is the faith with which they keep their core promise to stakeholders. When they mess up, there is a momentary opportunity to avoid further disaster that affords them the chance to come clean and potentially be forgiven. But that moment quickly passes, and with it, and the opportunity to make it right.

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10 November 2011 | 0 Comments

Tags: Brand , Herman Cain , Joe Paterno , Leadership , Rick Perry

SPEAKRETS™ BLOGHow Nonverbal Communication Gives Our Words Meaning

Let’s talk technique. Nonverbal technique, to be precise. How you say what you say. It’s what gives our words meaning when we speak, because, let's face it, standing up there doing a data dump is not going to engage your audience. I don't care how much they need to know about the Future of Technology as it Pertains to 1st World Economics.

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03 November 2011 | 2 Comments

Tags: Body Language , Dress and Adornment , Nonverbal Communication , Voice