The personal characteristics that enable others to believe in us the most, are often the ones coached out of us as being most likely to frighten the horses. The Republican nomination process for the candidate to face President Obama this November, has demonstrated this supremely. He knew what he stood for, and had that stand consistent. MORE >>

Here is a brief discussion of that stage of perception concerned with organizing what we sense. In the next editions of Essentials of Human Communication (8e) and Interpersonal Messages (3e)— , this material will be collapsed (as always, to make room for new material). Organization by Rules. Organization by Schemata. Organization by Scripts. script. MORE >>

Most presenters shy away from being the one to give an after dinner speech. If you’re not careful, talking when people are full and tired can be a recipe for disaster. ” But despite any hesitations of modern day speakers, the custom of saying a few words at the end of a meal is probably as old as civilization itself. Watch the time. MORE >>

Ozzie Guillen, manager of the Miami Marlins, stuck his foot in his mouth this week by saying he ‘loved Fidel Castro’ and caused a rumble in the Cuban Community in Florida. Tim and Roger take a look and see how the Marlins and Ozzie in particular, handled this PR situation. Share this! Share this!TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious MORE >>

So Rick Santorum is “suspending” his campaign. That’s politician speak for “I can’t win, so I’m quitting.” On the one hand, Rick Santorum deserves massive credit for getting more victories and more delegates for less money than any other candidate in modern history. On the other hand, Conservative voters decided that Santorum was their very [.]. MORE >>