The worlds of business and politics might seem worlds apart, but executives can learn a lot from the most successful political communicators. Terry Szuplat spent several years on the speechwriting team for President Barack Obama, helping to carefully craft his messages and win over audiences. He has gone on to coach business leaders including Salesforce CEO ... Show More
Sep 15
What It Takes to Make Progress When the Future Feels Out of Control
When the future feels increasingly out of our control, how can leaders and organizations make progress? University of Pennsylvania psychologist Martin Seligman, a pioneer in the study of optimism, resilience, and human flourishing, argues that the answer is agency: the belief tha ... Show More
25m 2s
Feb 2025
How to Bravely Speak Your Opinions [Even When You Feel Frightened to Do So]
<p>Whether you lead a nation, an enterprise, a community or a family, we are all in the communication business.<br/><br/>Knowing what to say, in the right way - at the perfect moment - can mean the difference between a world-class life and an average one. </p><p>If these insights ... Show More
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Uncommon Tactics to Become a Genius Communicator
Whether you lead a nation, an enterprise, a community or a family, we are all in the communication business. Knowing what to say, in the right way--at the perfect moment--can mean the difference between a world-class life and an average one. As I start building out new teaching m ... Show More
7m 15s
Oct 2021
How do you write a great political speech?
As Britain's political parties finish their annual conferences, Jack Blanchard invites a selection of top speechwriters from both sides of the Atlantic to consider what makes a great political speech. Tony Blair's former chief speechwriter, Philip Collins, talks us through the te ... Show More
47m 2s
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 504, where we interview Ex Harvard Kennedy School researcher Matt Kohut, the author of <em>Speaking Out: The New Rules of Business Leadership Communication.</em></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Matt discu ... Show More
