Armoring his program with conservative ideals, president urges lawmakers in both parties to help struggling Americans and get the economy rolling again.
Whether you’re a ‘Brother Love’ type of guy or a ‘Sweet Caroline’ kind of woman, here are lessons from the prolific singer/songwriter behind these tunes and others.
Facing worsening economic figures, a plummeting approval rating, and steadfast opposition on the right, Obama may not offer much beyond good intentions in tonight’s speech.
How and why these supposed “rules” have been misunderstood and misapplied.
How to keep things interesting under less than ideal circumstances.
Not in America, anyway, says the Dialect Blog. But TV may have been an exception.
Quote unusual sources, create suspense, and do yourself a big favor—don’t ignore the squirrel.
Four tactics to grab your audience’s attention and hold it throughout your presentation.
Former speechwriter for President Bill Clinton knows a thing or two about writing speeches. Here’s his best advice.
Keep your audience tuned in and toe-tapping during your next speech with these tuneful tips.
Don’t neglect a crucial part of your duties to yourself and your audience as a professional speaker with a message worth hearing.
PCMag picks the top 11 speeches from winners at the annual awards for online excellence.
The New York Times graphs the terms that speakers at 40 colleges used—and finds some conclusions about the times we are in.
Commencement addresses of various levels of quality provide lessons—positive and negative—for speechwriters.
All right, so he’s cuter than your CEO. But what can public speakers learn from a kid in a bicycle helmet?
