Jun 30, 2019

It may be in a media interview, a Q&A, a debate or a townhall. But when you're a leader, chances are sooner or later you're going to face tough questions. It just comes with the territory.

The key to being ready for tough questions? Equally tough preparation. And that means fighting off the instinct to lob (or ask for)...

Jun 22, 2019

What does acting have to do with authenticity? More than you might think. This episode, we look at how the tools actors bring to their most compelling performances can help you connect with your audience.

Music: Theme: "Good Times" by Podington Bear (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/).

Incidental music...

Jun 14, 2019

There's no well-worn, signposted career path to being a speechwriter. That's the bad news. The good news? There are plenty of other paths in. This episode, we look at how to break into speechwriting — and some lessons from my own first big break.

Music: Theme: "Good Times" by Podington Bear...

Jun 5, 2019

None of us is perfect, and sooner or later, leaders have to apologize for something. Sometimes it’s something out of your control; sometimes it really is on you.

Apologize well, and you can come out with stronger relationships and a better reputation. Apologize badly, and you can make a bad situation worse.

So in...