I was perusing the latest edition of Men’s Journal when I came across an interview with  Anderson Cooper.  I enjoy Anderson’s speaking style – he appears confident, is conversational and has great control and is masterful in his use of paralanguage while reporting.  Imagine my... 

This is a great example of how to handle a tough interview. Ted Olson, former Solicitor General under President Bush, appeared this weekend on Fox News Sunday, hosted by Chris Wallace.  The topic was Proposition 8 in California, and a recent victory by Mr. Olson’s legal team in Federal Court.... 

Not only does everything you do send a message – that message is received, and usually remembered – often for a long, long time. Recently, my wife and I made a large purchase.  I happened to show up directly after working out, so I was in gym attire. Our experience involved two saleswomen,... 

Dear LeBron, Umm. Over 20 times.  Umm.  The first (non) word of every answer. Umm. One of the most visible personalities on the planet.  Millions watching you decide where to play, live.  Only 25 years old.  The hero of who knows how many young men and women.  A celebrity who seems to truly understand... 

The disaster has taken a turn for the worse today, just as BP put Gulf Coast native and BP executive Bob Dudley in charge of the cleanup effort.   The last few weeks have certainly dropped communication expectations, and everything that has appeared in print with regard to Mr. Dudley  indicate he...