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Back then, every buyer expected a bargain. It is 6:29 A.M. New York Time. And I am re-doing a client's promotional material. The new message is all about affordability. That client has re-thought her pricing strategy. MORE
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Television is a niche medium. The brand established by the personality is the brand that has to be maintained. There's no parachuting into other roles. We saw that with Katie Couric and Jane Pauley. MORE
This is the era when members of the media scream about coming catastrophes. What is supposed to be at the top of the list is the insolvency of the Social Security System. By 2035, reports The Hill , the $3 trillion in reserves will be depleted. MORE
As Megyn Kelly watchers know, her morning show got a ratings bump and some goodwill when she focused on sexual harassment. But, reports The Wrap , the sweeps numbers (calculated every November) are predicted to be the lowest for a Today franchise since 2000. MORE
It's come to this. High-flyer Gawker founder, Nick Denton, is reported to be filing in Manhattan federal court for personal bankruptcy. His "baby," Gawker will be auctioned off. Here are the details from the New York Post. MORE
" Unfortunately, that sets up the expectation for perfection. " From the get-go, they have to lower their expectations. When they re-located from the coasts they expected perfection. MORE
There it is: Q2 GDP growth at 3.7%, reports the Commerce Department. That's a smackdown on the estimated 2.3% growth. Here is the deconstruction in The Wall Street Journal. America is great. Obviously. We have lots to feel good about ourselves. MORE
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The zen of professional life or the Schumpeterian approach is to anticipate that everything changes. However, we in public affairs might have assumed that lobbying was a line of work where the players might shift but the industry would remain large and lucrative. We were wrong. MORE
Had I zero expectations, I could have simply enjoyed the blessings. My expectation was to penetrate the western market for my services. Probably that produced wonderful results because I had no expectations. On August 28th, as I head east, I am determined to have no expectations. MORE
No need to add that they expect us to be proficient in technology. Take a look Inside the Beltway. The impression you get is that the American economy is run by Baby Boomer white men, with some Generation Xers thrown in. Well, that assumption will deep-six your business. MORE
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Falling in love is not on the minds of the I-Generation, that is, those born between 1995 and 2012. That's what the survey of now-famous psychologist Jean Twenge found. And, since youth determines values in America, we might be seeing the beginning of the end of the cult of romantic love. MORE
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Just as expected, the conservative Drudge Report quickly aggregated and posted the negative headlines from coverage of Hillary Clinton's press conference on use of personal email when on government duty. MORE
And, so soon after the Cravath Bump … Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy is increasing - significantly - associate salaries. The starting salary for first-year associates will be a whopping $10k above where the Cravath Bump realigned compensation. MORE
Old-line NEWSWEEK had those well-paying jobs in media. And that, just like at THE NEW YORK TIMES, is what did it in. The latter will have a 3Q loss. High fixed costs are impossible to carry in the fast-moving digital age. Well, it's anticipated that 30 percent of those jobs will disappear this Friday. That's when, THE NEW YORK POST reports , the publication will announce its cuts. At least the first major round of them. MORE
Also, Medicare supplements may cost more than they expected. Most of us, both still working and retired, have experienced aging as a transition. For some, it was unexpected. We didn't feel like we were aging. Yet, the world began treating us as "older." MORE
It is the most common sin among speechwriters, and almost all of us are guilty of committing it: in our zeal to sound authoritative, coherent and memorable, we forget that speeches begin and end with the listener, not us. MORE
Gawker's head Nick Denton recognizes that readers expect that. Today, many of the stories in influential Gawker are headlined with streaming video. Here is an example. That means that it won't be long before attaching video is standard. MORE
Currently, truth is not expected. The term for it used to be "spin." " That was the ability to position and package reality into acceptable illusions. The phenomenon began with politicos. MORE
Part of the problem people have with public speaking is their expectation. They expect that, once they start doing it, they will never be nervous again. Let go of the expectation that you need to be anxiety-free. MORE
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"I found that things became a lot easier when I no longer expected to win." ~ Leonard Cohen. MORE
As a speaker, you will always deal with audience expectations. Expectations typically are based either on past experiences."I've For example, the student who expects he will get an A on the final exam when he hasn't studied. MORE
In this blog post from 25 April 2012 , Seth lays down a simple rule that every public speaker should take to heart: Don’t expect applause. But here’s the point: If you approach your speech or presentation expecting applause and focused on the rewards (applause, recognition, money, an invitation back, etc.) Don’t Expect Applause. But when you expect applause, when you do your work in order (and because of) applause, you have sold yourself short. MORE
So, those in it expect or should expect their jobs or contract assignments to be on short time. The media game is lots of glam. But, always volatile. MORE
The most we can expect is a little more shuffling in a walk and that aging person's staring blankly into space. In reality and perhaps through pr-ish positioning and packaging, Bill Cosby is an old man. MORE
" It expects him to pivot to a more presidential style when he is officially nominated. The influential New York Post has endorsed Donald Trump. Here is that editorial. MORE
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In this blog post from 25 April 2012 , Seth lays down a simple rule that every public speaker should take to heart: Don’t expect applause. But here’s the point: If you approach your speech or presentation expecting applause and focused on the rewards (applause, recognition, money, an invitation back, etc.) Don’t Expect Applause. But when you expect applause, when you do your work in order (and because of) applause, you have sold yourself short.
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He expected deference from law enforcement. The legal and perhaps business worlds are tittering about how high-profile professional Stephen Wigginton got nailed for DUI and more. Before his current job as partner at Armstrong Teasdale, he had been a U.S.
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Had I zero expectations, I could have simply enjoyed the blessings. My expectation was to penetrate the western market for my services. Probably that produced wonderful results because I had no expectations. On August 28th, as I head east, I am determined to have no expectations.
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They are known as The Seven Sisters. But, given the fast pace of developments in technology, those seven giant tech companies are bound to have plenty of sibling rivalry.
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Like the cliché "perfect storm," a stale buzzword has been applied to the global equities markets. The term is "rollercoaster." " But for the weekend, riders probably have received a pass to get off the ride and relax.
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OCTOBER 5, 2017
No need to add that they expect us to be proficient in technology. Take a look Inside the Beltway. The impression you get is that the American economy is run by Baby Boomer white men, with some Generation Xers thrown in. Well, that assumption will deep-six your business.
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NOVEMBER 24, 2017
As Megyn Kelly watchers know, her morning show got a ratings bump and some goodwill when she focused on sexual harassment. But, reports The Wrap , the sweeps numbers (calculated every November) are predicted to be the lowest for a Today franchise since 2000.
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JULY 2, 2018
" Unfortunately, that sets up the expectation for perfection. " From the get-go, they have to lower their expectations. When they re-located from the coasts they expected perfection.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Frederick Hopkins, suspect in the South Carolina police massacre, has not practiced law since 1984. However, as too frequently happens when a lawyer or former one is involved in a crime, it's that professional identity which is highlighted in the media.
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So, no one expects the most recent development - hacking of Japanese exchange Coincheck - to derail the global cryptocurrency train. At most, investors and advocates should expect more regulation. The hack of Japanese Mt.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 4, 2018
And, so soon after the Cravath Bump … Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy is increasing - significantly - associate salaries. The starting salary for first-year associates will be a whopping $10k above where the Cravath Bump realigned compensation.
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DECEMBER 6, 2017
Currently, truth is not expected. The term for it used to be "spin." " That was the ability to position and package reality into acceptable illusions. The phenomenon began with politicos.
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DECEMBER 14, 2009
My training webinar, “ Present interactively—Your audience expects it!&# was well received and you can now purchase the recording. In fact, the Training Manager of a state teacher’s union hired me to give this webinar, slightly customized, for employees. That too was well received. Learn more about what I covered during the webinar and what participants said
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APRIL 4, 2018
The question on the minds of those who have a stake in Facebook is: Can Mark Zuckerberg have a conversation with the members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on April 11? That is, can he engage versus enrage them? The very existence of Facebook is at stake.
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JANUARY 2, 2019
Back then, every buyer expected a bargain. It is 6:29 A.M. New York Time. And I am re-doing a client's promotional material. The new message is all about affordability. That client has re-thought her pricing strategy.
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Today I conducted a training webinar on presenting interactively. I loved the topic and enjoyed myself quite a bit! Here’s what I covered: Why interactivity is necessary in today’s world: people are no longer willing to sit passively and take in information.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 25, 2017
The most we can expect is a little more shuffling in a walk and that aging person's staring blankly into space. In reality and perhaps through pr-ish positioning and packaging, Bill Cosby is an old man.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 30, 2012
Had the leadership at Facebook conducted itself with decorum and humility, investors might have had tempered expectations. Facebook's sin, and it has been regarded as a mortal one, has been that it disappointed investors.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 16, 2015
Gawker's head Nick Denton recognizes that readers expect that. Today, many of the stories in influential Gawker are headlined with streaming video. Here is an example. That means that it won't be long before attaching video is standard.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Also, Medicare supplements may cost more than they expected. Most of us, both still working and retired, have experienced aging as a transition. For some, it was unexpected. We didn't feel like we were aging. Yet, the world began treating us as "older."
Professionally Speaking...
JANUARY 18, 2012
TIP #3: EXPECT AND BE HAPPY ABOUT INTERRUPTIONS. Question: What's the relationship between sky diving and making executive presentations?
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APRIL 23, 2019
This is the era when members of the media scream about coming catastrophes. What is supposed to be at the top of the list is the insolvency of the Social Security System. By 2035, reports The Hill , the $3 trillion in reserves will be depleted.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 18, 2012
The zen of professional life or the Schumpeterian approach is to anticipate that everything changes. However, we in public affairs might have assumed that lobbying was a line of work where the players might shift but the industry would remain large and lucrative. We were wrong.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 23, 2016
Professional degree programs are in play. And the academic institutions which "sell" them will likely have to rebrand many of the programs. Not only is the value of law school being questioned. So is that of the full-time MBA program, both here in the U.S. and abroad. The current issue of The Economist focuses on why the full-time MBA degree has lost its pull power.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 5, 2018
So many of us have no expectation of truth. In Fortune , Alan Murray and Tom Huddleston Jr. have an article about how truth is being eroded. That kind of rant is puzzling. Maybe we never had it. Maybe, not since the rhetorical gyrations of Campaign 2016.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
That was likely not the usual morning show fluff Fonda was expecting. What was she thinking? That's what we wonder yet again as we follow the puzzling saga of Megyn Kelly's morning show. For two days too much of the programming was ME ME ME.
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SETH GODIN HAS AN INTRIGUING NEW POST today, entitled " Thinking Bigger " He covers a lot of territory in a few words, but what I like about it for presenters is this: What are you doing to go beyond the expectations of your audience? Given that the vast majority of presentations are stale, boring, bullet-laden dirges, it doesn't take a lot. Even simplifying your visual presentation, as so well defined by Garr Reynolds and Nancy Duarte, is a major leap forward for most.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 5, 2017
The outing of sexual harassment by big names keeps going and going. And, that is a miracle development for floundering morning program "Megyn Kelly Today."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 2, 2017
All night, the major television news networks provided special and ongoing coverage of Stephen Paddock's sniper attack in Las Vegas. In the background of the video feeds there was the noise of sustained gun fire.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 27, 2015
There it is: Q2 GDP growth at 3.7%, reports the Commerce Department. That's a smackdown on the estimated 2.3% growth. Here is the deconstruction in The Wall Street Journal. America is great. Obviously. We have lots to feel good about ourselves.
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APRIL 14, 2016
" It expects him to pivot to a more presidential style when he is officially nominated. The influential New York Post has endorsed Donald Trump. Here is that editorial.
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Falling in love is not on the minds of the I-Generation, that is, those born between 1995 and 2012. That's what the survey of now-famous psychologist Jean Twenge found. And, since youth determines values in America, we might be seeing the beginning of the end of the cult of romantic love.
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DECEMBER 13, 2011
Television is a niche medium. The brand established by the personality is the brand that has to be maintained. There's no parachuting into other roles. We saw that with Katie Couric and Jane Pauley.
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Old-line NEWSWEEK had those well-paying jobs in media. And that, just like at THE NEW YORK TIMES, is what did it in. The latter will have a 3Q loss. High fixed costs are impossible to carry in the fast-moving digital age. Well, it's anticipated that 30 percent of those jobs will disappear this Friday. That's when, THE NEW YORK POST reports , the publication will announce its cuts. At least the first major round of them.
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MARCH 10, 2015
Just as expected, the conservative Drudge Report quickly aggregated and posted the negative headlines from coverage of Hillary Clinton's press conference on use of personal email when on government duty.
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So, those in it expect or should expect their jobs or contract assignments to be on short time. The media game is lots of glam. But, always volatile.
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AUGUST 1, 2016
It's come to this. High-flyer Gawker founder, Nick Denton, is reported to be filing in Manhattan federal court for personal bankruptcy. His "baby," Gawker will be auctioned off. Here are the details from the New York Post.
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