52 2018 Cicero Speechwriting Awards
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
APRIL 19, 2018
I’m delighted that transcripts of the 25 best speeches selected by Vital Speeches of the Day are now available.
2018 Related Topics 
A lesson from the 2018 World Cup
Manner of Speaking
JULY 16, 2018
A month of terrific football (soccer) came to an end yesterday in Moscow with the World Cup Final. France lived up to expectations and claimed the title of World Champion by defeating Croatia 4 – 2 in an entertaining game. Félicitations … Continue reading → Motivation Croatia Football France public speaking World Cup
Toastmasters International Announces Keith Ferrazzi as its 2018 Golden Gavel Recipient
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 7, 2018
Toastmasters International announced today that world-renowned world-renowned author and entrepreneur Keith Ferrazzi is the recipient of the organization’s 2018 Golden Gavel award.
Presentation Industry Trends to Watch in 2018
Duarte Blog
JANUARY 18, 2018
So, before everyone headed out on holiday vacations, we asked a few Duartians to tell us what they saw in the presentation industry during 2017, so that we all could better understand what 2018 holds. The post Presentation Industry Trends to Watch in 2018 appeared first on Duarte.
Guest Blog: The 3 Best Recruiting Automation Tools For 2018
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 4, 2018
While AI and automation have been slowly penetrating the recruitment industry during the past decade, they’re set to break through in 2018. Here are the 3 best recruiting automation tools for 2018.
8 Presentation Industry Trends To Watch In 2018
Duarte Blog
JANUARY 18, 2018
So, before everyone headed out on holiday vacations, we asked a few Duartians to tell us what they saw in the presentation industry during 2017, so that we all could better understand what 2018 holds. The post 8 Presentation Industry Trends To Watch In 2018 appeared first on Duarte.
The 2018 Cicero Speechwriting Awards – A conversation with David Murray
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Click here to enter the 2018 Cicero Speechwriting Awards today. More than 2,000 years ago, Cicero called rhetoric a “great art.” Since then, staggering advances in mass communication haven’t diminished the transformative power of a great speech. And the Cicero Speechwriting Awards recognize the speechwriters and the speakers who make it great.
Dow on December 26, 2018 - Expect More Carnage
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 25, 2018
According to Bloomberg , the global wealthy lost $511 billion in 2018, so far. Bad news isn't letting up for our portfolios. The Dow is expected to continue its downward trajectory when the U.S. market opens the day after Christmas.
Five Public Speaking Resolutions for 2019
Manner of Speaking
DECEMBER 30, 2018
——— As 2018 draws to a close, many … Continue reading → Motivation Presentation Guru TED Presentation public speaking Resolutions storytellingI am one of the co-founders of Presentation Guru, a digital magazine for public speaking professionals. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation Guru with the Manner of Speaking community.
Analysis of a speech by Oprah Winfrey
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 8, 2018
The 2018 Golden Globe Awards were handed out last night (7 January 2018). There were several highlights and many winners, but the overwhelming consensus is that Oprah Winfrey stole the show. Winfrey, a talk show host, actress and philanthropist was … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Anaphora Epizeuxis Golden Globes Oprah Winfrey Polysyndeton public speaking Recy Taylor Rosa Parks speech analysis tricolon
Work, Not Cryptocurrency, THE Story of 2018
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 7, 2018
Job-hunting, hammers "What Color Is Your Parachute - 2018," is the survival skill you have to have down cold. Work, not cryptocurrency (and maybe not even #MeToo), is THE story of 2018.
Story-Telling - Christmas Narrative Not Credible in 2018
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Can those living in 2018, a time of rage, buy into a narrative of such tolerance by a man about his wife's tale of conception without human intervention? An iconic part of the Christmas story is the altruism of Joseph.
Goldilocks - Patron Saint for Class of 2018
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 12, 2018
Clearly, in a glutted world of talented folks with degrees, Goldilocks is the patron saint of the Class of 2018. Goldilocks didn't care what others thought - even if the "they" were supposedly powerful (.e.g. bears). She totally focused on her goal.
Mary Meeker's 2018 Internet Presentation - Few Stunners
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 31, 2018
Annually, Mary Meeker from Kleiner Perkins presents a trends slide show about the internet. This year's had few oh-I-didn't-realize that. The closest to a gee-whiz was the stat that U.S. adults spend 5.9 hours daily online. That's up from 5.6 hours the year before. Of those, 3.3
open thread – January 5-6, 2018
Duarte Blog
JANUARY 5, 2018
You may also like: I get angry when my coworkers make mistakes I’m worried my manager has lost confidence in me resigning via cod, a glorious out-of-office message, and other quitting stories open thread – January 5-6, 2018 was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about.
My Word for 2018 is Courage
Speaking about Presenting
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Rather then making a resolution, I like to choose a word for the year. Typing is not my strong suit right now, so here’s a video to explain: Nervousness
What Presidential Historians Will Write about August 21, 2018
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 21, 2018
Presidential historians might finger Tuesday, August 21, 2018 as the beginning of the end of the Trump Administration. It's an understatement to describe that as a "bad day."
The Supermarket, 1916 - 2018 - Rest in Peace
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
No surprise, Bloomberg reports that supermarket chains Winn-Dixie and Tops likely will file for bankruptcy. The concept of the supermarket was made operational in 1916. Charles Saunders launched Piggly Wiggly. By the 1920s, the A&P was also standard.
"Red Hot Planet" Is How WaPo Describes Summer of 2018
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 2, 2018
cities during the hothothot summer of 2018. It was a summer much like this one that riots broke out in urban areas like Detroit and Newark. That was 1967. And it's a surprise that wide-scale violence hasn't overtaken U.S.
Class of 2018 - Five Perfect Gifts
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 9, 2018
Graduation used to be a joyful rite of passage. Now, it represents being pushed from the academic womb into an uncertain world. So, graduates need to be thought of kindly. Those in the giving mood can bestow these gifts: Copy of "What Color Is Your Parachute? " That career guide hammers that the critical lifetime skill has become the ability to search for and land work. And that will be done on a regular basis.
2018 Grammys Viewership All-Time Low - Red-Carpet/Causes Burnout
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 29, 2018
It never occurred to me to watch the 2018 Grammys. A lot of other people agreed with me. The market rating - at 12.7/21 - was an all-time low. And down about 20% since 2017. Here are more details from the media.
Are you ready to Hustle? Two Opportunities to Accelerate in 2018
Speaker Launcher
JANUARY 13, 2018
Two Opportunities to Accelerate in 2018 appeared first on Jane Atkinson. This past year we’ve been working hard to put together some programs that help speakers at all levels expand and grow their business. Our theme this year at Speaker Launcher and The Wealthy Speaker U is focused hustle. Why is the theme about “hustle”? Because to reach difficult goals – to get booked more at […]. The post Are you ready to Hustle?
PR Opportunity for Law School Deans: 4,800 Jobs Created in Legal Services in June 2018
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 6, 2018
Study hard for the bar exams, JD Class of 2018. According to the Department of Labor, the sector added 4,800 jobs in June 2018. The employment situation is improving in legal services. Here are more details from Scott Flaherty at Law.com. This is at a time of the Milbank Bump.
Class of 2018 - Best Time in Years to Rent Apartment in New York City
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 12, 2018
And, that means members of the Class of 2018 can try out their dreams in Manhattan at a time when the median rents are the lowest in about 7 years. It's a renters' market in New York City.
9 ideas to mix up your speaking in 2018
The Eloquent Woman
JANUARY 11, 2018
(Editor' s note: Reader and client Cate Huston -- an engineer, frequent speaker, and enthusiastic booster of getting more women in tech to speak-- offered this guest post sharing ways to switch it up when preparing talks as inspiration for you early in the new year. Thanks, Cate!)
50th Anniversary of the Death of Martin Luther King Jr.
Manner of Speaking
APRIL 4, 2018
Today, 4 April 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. He was assassinated on 4 April 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 39 years old. On 3 April 1968, the day before his assassination, … Continue reading → History of Public Speaking I have been to the mountaintop Martin Luther King public speaking
25 Principles of Adult Behavior
Manner of Speaking
FEBRUARY 25, 2018
On 7 February 2018, Barlow passed away. John Perry Barlow was an American poet, essayist, political activist and cattle rancher. He was also a lyricist for the Grateful Dead. As the tributes an obituaries poured in, Barlow’s 25 Principles of Adult … Continue reading → Leadership Motivation 25 Principles of Adult Behavior Grateful Dead John Perry Barlow public speaking
Suing Your Employer - Seems Totally Cool in 2018, But Remains High Risk
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 29, 2018
Even in 2018, industry-blackballing exists. It was an eye-bug. The legal media reported that partner Connie Bertram had settled her gender discrimination lawsuit against employer Proskauer Rose and remained working as a partner there.
Courage - How Does It Listen, Look, Walk, Talk in 2018?
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Are those female law firm partners, ranging from Kerrie Campbell to Dawn Knepper, courageous for suing BigLaw for alleged gender discrimination? Or, are they simply piggybacking on third-wave feminism which, in turn, has become a platform for #MeToo? Or, horrors, are they reckless? In these unusual times it's a struggle to get our heads around what is "courage." " On Twitter, public affairs thought leader Richard Levick praised an instance of courage.
4 layouts that always look good-video training
PowerPoint Tips
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
In my bestselling e-book, Slide Design for Non-Designers, I cover 4 layouts that always look good. These are for slides that have a title and an image. The layouts make it easy to quickly create a professional-looking slide.
Four reasons to stop using PowerPoint
Speak Schmeak
DECEMBER 2, 2018
Many of my speaker colleagues reject the use of slides. They say slides are boring, prevent engagement, and distract the audience away from the speaker's message. And yep, they do.
Wintour Era - Will It End in Fall 2018, Or Has It Already Ended?
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 2, 2018
The buzz at the New York Post is that Anna Wintour will exit Conde Nast in fall 2018. That will be after the publication of the September edition of Vogue. Because it is heavy with advertising, therefore generating nice revenues, it will provide Wintour with one more success story.
A fashion tip for women speakers
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
When it comes to giving fashion advice, I am on thin ice. When it comes to giving fashion advice to women, I have fallen through the ice and am flailing about waiting to be rescued. But on one point, I … Continue reading → Logistics Christine Bleakley Christine Lagarde lavalier lectern Marissa Mayer Microphone presentations public speaking Sheryl Sandberg
Stretch your Speaking – Introduction
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 7, 2018
We are one week into 2018 as I write this post. Happy New Year! Are you off to a good start? How about those resolutions? Get more exercise; eat better; learn a new language; find a new job. Have you made … Continue reading → Motivation cross-training Presentation public speaking
Announcing: A Conversation with Cicero Award Winner Matt Kivel
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JULY 3, 2018
Matt is the overall 2018 Cicero Speechwriting Award Winner for his speech The Power of a Story delivered by Gregory L. On Thursday, July 19th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable will host Matt Kivel in a free conference call.
PR Opportunity for Law School Deans: 4,800 Jobs Created in Legal Services in June 2018
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 6, 2018
Study hard for the bar exams, JD Class of 2018. According to the Department of Labor, the sector added 4,800 jobs in June 2018. The employment situation is improving in legal services. Here are more details from Scott Flaherty at Law.com. This is at a time of the Milbank Bump. A number of large law firms have increased their entry-level associate salary to $190k. These developments deans of law schools should exploit.
ABC's David Muir Keeps Covering 2018 Flu - He Should Have Been There for 1918 Influenza Pandemic
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 19, 2018
But, even he has fallen into the trap of presenting the 2018 flu as catastrophic. On ABC Evening News, David Muir has taken on the mashup role of Honest Abe (tell it as it is) and Comforter-in-Chief (his compassion palpable for the 13 tortured siblings).
No Response - That Shouldn't Be Ambiguous, Not in Over-Communicated 2018
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 23, 2018
Everyone knows: A no response means "no." " That's what I assumed. Given the burden of email, texts, social media notifications, and even old-fashioned voice communications, the no response has become the standard way to say "no," without having to say anything.
Mum and Dad
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 18, 2018
My parents funeral took place on January 30, 2018 at Crewe Crematorium. This is the eulogy I read in celebration of their lives. Shakespeare wrote in his play The Tempest: We are such stuff as dreams are made on / And our little life is rounded with a sleep.
A Conversation with Jeff Davenport on Speechwriting, Screenwriting and Delivery Coaching
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
AUGUST 30, 2018
On Thursday, August 30th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable hosted Jeff Davenport in a free conference call.
(official) Lobbying in 2018 - $3.42 Billion Spent
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 28, 2019
billion on lobbying in 2018. Lobbying continues to be a good business to be in. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, organizations spent $3.42 This was the biggest amount in a decade. Here are more details. It was the U.S.
5 Books for Public Speakers
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
I am one of the co-founders of Presentation Guru, a digital magazine for public speaking professionals. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation Guru with the Manner of Speaking community. ——— Today, there are hundreds of books about … Continue reading → Book Review Presentation Guru books Presentation public speaking
Five Resolutions to Make You a Better Speaker in 2019
Presentation Guru
DECEMBER 21, 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, many people turn their minds to the year to come and what they hope to achieve. And with those thoughts come resolutions.
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