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Sep 2024
27m 50s

What We Can Learn from Great Political S...

Harvard Business Review
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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
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