Other media outfits, as usual, are probably having him on-air commenting on Louisiana, Minnesota, Texas, and what could be next. Immediately after Dallas happened, Elie Mystal posted on Facebook that if he said what he thought, he would be fired. MORE
and Famous Speech Friday shared Minnesota Rep. Savvy speakers keep up with my wide-ranging reading list on women and public speaking by following The Eloquent Woman on Facebook , where these links and articles appear first. I always collect them here for you on Mondays as well. MORE
Over in my Champion of Choice blog today, I mentioned I wasn't going to share a list of goals for the year. I'm going to deviate a bit for the sake of this blogpost, because, well, I want to. Speaking in 2010 took a very different turn for me. MORE
Male representatives in Minnesota's legislature leave the floor when women representatives, particularly women of color, are speaking, called out by minority leader Rep. Hillary Clinton took her break after the 2016 election, then emerged slowly, an outing here, a speech there. MORE
Minnesota is funny because it is the home of Minnehaha Falls. Here are the top lines for the February Joke Contest — State of the Funny. Some of our subscribers said that this contest was more difficult than most. New contests are announced on the first of the month. The next contest starts on March 1, 2015. Here are our top three and honorable mention entries: ** FIRST PLACE **. The District of Columbia is funny because it has the most politicians. MORE
Eleven-year-old Tyler Sullivan from Minnesota skipped school last week to go with his father to see President Obama deliver a speech at a local plant. History of Public Speaking Humour Barack Obama Minnesota public speaking Tyler SullivanHere’s a great story. After the speech, Tyler met Obama. The President realized that Tyler was missing school in order to come listen to his speech. MORE
The influential, conservative Drudge Report is linking the attacks in New York, New Jersey, and Minnesota. Our response should be fear, right. That could be the platform for Donald Trump to ride in to the rescue. He could announce a really-get-tough-with-terrorism agenda. MORE
Minnesota Public Radio had a great program today on linguistics. There are many times in my life that I wish I was an English Major. For example, once I started blogging on a consistent basis, having an English background would have been nice. Additionally, giving speeches and helping critique speeches are a central component of English. MORE
As Elizabeth Olson reports in The New York Times , the University of Minnesota has taken a multi-dimensional approach for crisis communications. The changing world of academia has become the setting for ongoing crisis. MORE
For this project, I trained scientists in Australia, Belize, California, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mongolia, Palau, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.without traveling to them or vice versa, except for the workshops. MORE
Minnesota: A Tale of Two Cities. It’s time for the results of the Official State Book/Movie/Song contest. The top lines are listed below. New joke contests are announced on the first of the month. Our subscribers submitted the Official Books, Movies, and Songs for the different states. Not REAL ones. Just ones they came up with using their creativity. The next contest is November 1, 2014. Here are the top lines from this month’s contest. ** FIRST PLACE **. OFFICIAL STATE BOOK. MORE
This vehicle will get me across Nebraska and up to the northern region of Minnesota between today and Sept. MORE
It didn't happen in Minnesota or New York. The food and beverage industries are facing strengthening headwinds. The latest potential problem is the attempt by Maine to ban using food stamps for purchasing candy and soda. Likely this won't happen. MORE
I suggested they sign up now and avoid going with students from Minnesota, in an attempt to show some humor and state pride. What I failed to do was look at a map - we are just 15 miles from Minnesota, and had a few students at the meeting from across the border. MORE
Johnson, a professor of political science at the University of Minnesota. Monday, February 14, 2011 End the Silence. Overcome Your Fear. MORE
The possibility takes on even a more horrific possible scenario since he is a law professor at the University of Minnesota. In this time of high angst about our physical safety, being accused of stalking can bring a lifetime of stigma. MORE
I remember an observational game we played in an undergrad acting class back when I was at the University of Minnesota. I can still picture that class very clearly. MORE
Paul, Minnesota, at the Crowne Plaza Riverfront. Mark your calendars: The National Association of Government Communicators will hold its 2011 “Communications School&# on May 9-12 in St. NAGC always produces an excellent program (and always at a moderate price). To learn more, visit www.nagconline.org. MORE
Palin waited for many long minutes at the podium in Minnesota before the fired-up crowd would let her speak. On August 29 2008, U.S. Senator John McCain announced that he was picking a little-known Alaskan governor as his vice presidential running mate. MORE
According to the University of Minnesota study mentioned in Chapter 10, your customers will be willing to pay 26 percent more money for your exact same product or service when you do a stand-up presentation using visuals. Arrive slightly early to conduct up-to-the-minute research. MORE
Growing up in eastern South Dakota means one thing when it comes to professional sports - we usually follow the Minnesota teams. I am pretty sure that the productivity in this state and in Minnesota is not going to be very high this week. MORE
Imagine that you hold the coveted job of law professor at the University of Minnesota. Then, out of nowhere, you find yourself arrested for alleged stalking and rape. The one filing the charges is a former girlfriend. MORE
At the University of Minnesota Law School, where he specializes in commercial bankruptcy and corporate law, Edwards Adams had been recognized for teaching and scholarship. MORE
At Goodrich in Minnesota, Patrick Joseph Graves, 51 years old, had received a poor performance report, was terminated, and then went to his car and in the full view of co-workers committed suicide. An hour later, reports CBS MINNESOTA , he was pronounced dead. His death resonated: more than 200 readers left comments after the CBS article. In communications, we believe that all actions are symbolic, that is they send a statement. MORE
1865 Birthday of Charles Mayo (co-founder of the Mayo Clinic) … in Rochester, Minnesota. 1816 Birthday of Paul Reuter (father of the modern news service) … in Cassell, Germany. 1822 Birthday of Gregor Mendel (monk who pioneered the science of genetics) … in Silesia. 1898 Birthday of sculptor Alexander Calder … in Philadelphia . 1898 Birthday of aviator Amelia Earhart … in Atchison, Kansas. MORE
Another study at the University of Minnesota found that a stand-up presentation using visual aids will cause your customers to be willing to pay 26 percent more money for your exact same product or service. You've heard of stand-up comics, right? There's evidence from a study done by The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania that you should be a stand-up presenter. MORE
Mayo (Mayo Clinic … Rochester, Minnesota). In my Basic speechwriting seminar, I show the participants how to tie a speech into historical events from “this week in history.&# Perhaps one of this week’s events will provide a hook for your next speech: 1861 Birthday of Dr. William J. 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act was put into law. 1918 Birthday of Ann Landers. MORE
Tashiro has taught at the Universities of Maryland and Minnesota and had previously published best-seller "The Science of Happily Ever After." It was 1995. Dan Goleman created the meme of the importance of a high Emotional IQ. MORE
I did get a chance to visit various clubs in Wisconsin, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota, which was nice, and went to a club in London on the last day of my business trip to Europe. 2010 saw me jump the tracks a bit, when it comes to Toastmasters. MORE
Avoid making the big mistakes - what the Minnesota Vikings can teach us about public speaking - Being from South Dakota, I am surrounded by Vikings fans and saw the devastation of the fans when they lost the NFC championship game to the Saints. Columbus Day Communication Foursquare Minnesota Vikings Obama Presentation Zen Presentations President Obama Public Speaking Sherlock Holmes wordle MORE
Another study at the University of Minnesota found that a stand-up presentation using visual aids will cause your customers to be willing to pay 26 percent more money for your exact same product or service. You've heard of stand-up comics, right? MORE
Hello, my name is Steve Arrowood and I'm a temp worker in New Brighton, Minnesota. Let's take a look at how we can talk with a secretary, assistant, or "gate keeper" on the phone so we can get to the person we want to reach. A little context. I am not interested in lying about why I am calling. I assume the gate keeper does not have time to dilly dally: this is a timed event. MORE
The explosions in New York and New Jersey, plus the stabbing in Minnesota, have unhinged any sense of state, national, and personal safety in this nation. No slouch when it comes to clickbait, conservative Drudge Report has shifted to ISIS. That's a 180-degree detour from Sick-Hillary and Declining-Hillary-Polls. The more generic subject of domestic terrorism is on the minds of voters. MORE
skip to main | skip to sidebar Speaking Season - 22 of 107 Posted by Rich Hopkins, Speaker, Author, Coach on Friday, September 10, 2010 Labels: Attention , Audience , Brett Favre , Minnesota , NFL , Rich Hopkins I went head to head with Brett Favre Thursday night, in the heart of Minnesota. MORE
On Abovethelaw.com , lawyer-journalist, Kathryn Rubino reports that Omar was the first Somali-American elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Some assume that on election day the world ended. They didn't know that Ilhan Omar prevented that. MORE
Ilhan Omar, America's first Somali-American legislator, had just spoken against a public safety bill before the Minnesota state legislature. Minnesota State Legislature photo) Get involved in more conversations on public speaking with The Eloquent Woman. She wasn't speaking. MORE
The Pacific Plains Region includes communicators from: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Earn recognition for your speechwriting skills (and other business communication expertise) from the Pacific Plains Region of IABC. MORE
I believe that Floyd Mayweather, Jr is the best fighter in the world at this moment in time. He is certainly one of the most talented athletes around, lives and breathes his sport, and has a training regiment that is second to none. MORE
Another study at the University of Minnesota found that a stand-up presentation using visual aids will cause your customers to be willing to pay 26 percent more money for your exact same product or service. You've heard of stand-up comics, right? MORE
Minnesota: Land of 10,000 Likes. Our State Slogans theme was inspired by long-time subscriber and funny guy Sol Morrison, Santa Barbara, California. New Joke contests are annonced on the first of each month. Look for the next contest on October 1, 2014. Here are the top lines selected by our panel of judges (speakers and improv players). The Theme: State Slogans. ** FIRST PLACE **. California: All Shook Up. Terry Wall, Washington Township, New Jersey. ** SECOND PLACE **. MORE
BOSTON announced that it has laid off six people, including the editor James Burnett and named Andrew Putz, from MINNESOTA MONTHLY, as new editor. BOSTON Magazine may well be in Stage Four of what management expert Jim Collins points do as the next-to-last phase before an organization tanks. Stage-Four, describes Collins in his new book "How The Mighty Fall: And why some companies never give up," involves: A series of silver bullets. MORE
Nancy Ellefson of the State of Minnesota’s Pollution Control Agency created a slide with 3 layers to “sandwich” the frog inside the glass. In my earlier post, “ Anatomy of a custom graphic ,” I described a technique for blending images using transparency. MORE
Back when she was a county prosecutor in Minnesota, Klobuchar was tapped to speak at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, the highlight of which was Barack Obama's stirring keynote speech. MORE
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Manner of Speaking
JUNE 4, 2012
Eleven-year-old Tyler Sullivan from Minnesota skipped school last week to go with his father to see President Obama deliver a speech at a local plant. History of Public Speaking Humour Barack Obama Minnesota public speaking Tyler SullivanHere’s a great story. After the speech, Tyler met Obama. The President realized that Tyler was missing school in order to come listen to his speech.
Dahle Communication
JANUARY 25, 2010
Growing up in eastern South Dakota means one thing when it comes to professional sports - we usually follow the Minnesota teams. I am pretty sure that the productivity in this state and in Minnesota is not going to be very high this week.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
The influential, conservative Drudge Report is linking the attacks in New York, New Jersey, and Minnesota. Our response should be fear, right. That could be the platform for Donald Trump to ride in to the rescue. He could announce a really-get-tough-with-terrorism agenda.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 13, 2016
As Elizabeth Olson reports in The New York Times , the University of Minnesota has taken a multi-dimensional approach for crisis communications. The changing world of academia has become the setting for ongoing crisis.
PowerPoint Tips
MAY 6, 2013
Nancy Ellefson of the State of Minnesota’s Pollution Control Agency created a slide with 3 layers to “sandwich” the frog inside the glass. In my earlier post, “ Anatomy of a custom graphic ,” I described a technique for blending images using transparency.
The Eloquent Woman
MAY 5, 2016
Back when she was a county prosecutor in Minnesota, Klobuchar was tapped to speak at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, the highlight of which was Barack Obama's stirring keynote speech.
Matt Eventoff
MAY 3, 2010
I believe that Floyd Mayweather, Jr is the best fighter in the world at this moment in time. He is certainly one of the most talented athletes around, lives and breathes his sport, and has a training regiment that is second to none.
Great Public Speaking
MAY 2, 2011
Another study at the University of Minnesota found that a stand-up presentation using visual aids will cause your customers to be willing to pay 26 percent more money for your exact same product or service. You've heard of stand-up comics, right?
The Eloquent Woman
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
For this project, I trained scientists in Australia, Belize, California, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mongolia, Palau, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.without traveling to them or vice versa, except for the workshops.
Great Public Speaking
MAY 18, 2011
Another study at the University of Minnesota found that a stand-up presentation using visual aids will cause your customers to be willing to pay 26 percent more money for your exact same product or service. You've heard of stand-up comics, right?
Great Public Speaking
DECEMBER 12, 2011
Another study at the University of Minnesota found that a stand-up presentation using visual aids will cause your customers to be willing to pay 26 percent more money for your exact same product or service. You've heard of stand-up comics, right? There's evidence from a study done by The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania that you should be a stand-up presenter.
The Eloquent Woman
JULY 20, 2017
Male representatives in Minnesota's legislature leave the floor when women representatives, particularly women of color, are speaking, called out by minority leader Rep. Hillary Clinton took her break after the 2016 election, then emerged slowly, an outing here, a speech there.
Speak and Deliver
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar Speaking Season - 22 of 107 Posted by Rich Hopkins, Speaker, Author, Coach on Friday, September 10, 2010 Labels: Attention , Audience , Brett Favre , Minnesota , NFL , Rich Hopkins I went head to head with Brett Favre Thursday night, in the heart of Minnesota.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
On Abovethelaw.com , lawyer-journalist, Kathryn Rubino reports that Omar was the first Somali-American elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Some assume that on election day the world ended. They didn't know that Ilhan Omar prevented that.
The Eloquent Woman
DECEMBER 13, 2013
Palin waited for many long minutes at the podium in Minnesota before the fired-up crowd would let her speak. On August 29 2008, U.S. Senator John McCain announced that he was picking a little-known Alaskan governor as his vice presidential running mate.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
MARCH 29, 2012
The Pacific Plains Region includes communicators from: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Earn recognition for your speechwriting skills (and other business communication expertise) from the Pacific Plains Region of IABC.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 25, 2015
It didn't happen in Minnesota or New York. The food and beverage industries are facing strengthening headwinds. The latest potential problem is the attempt by Maine to ban using food stamps for purchasing candy and soda. Likely this won't happen.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
MARCH 7, 2011
Paul, Minnesota, at the Crowne Plaza Riverfront. Mark your calendars: The National Association of Government Communicators will hold its 2011 “Communications School&# on May 9-12 in St. NAGC always produces an excellent program (and always at a moderate price). To learn more, visit www.nagconline.org.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
The explosions in New York and New Jersey, plus the stabbing in Minnesota, have unhinged any sense of state, national, and personal safety in this nation. No slouch when it comes to clickbait, conservative Drudge Report has shifted to ISIS. That's a 180-degree detour from Sick-Hillary and Declining-Hillary-Polls. The more generic subject of domestic terrorism is on the minds of voters.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
The possibility takes on even a more horrific possible scenario since he is a law professor at the University of Minnesota. In this time of high angst about our physical safety, being accused of stalking can bring a lifetime of stigma.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 23, 2017
At the University of Minnesota Law School, where he specializes in commercial bankruptcy and corporate law, Edwards Adams had been recognized for teaching and scholarship.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 10, 2017
Imagine that you hold the coveted job of law professor at the University of Minnesota. Then, out of nowhere, you find yourself arrested for alleged stalking and rape. The one filing the charges is a former girlfriend.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 3, 2011
At Goodrich in Minnesota, Patrick Joseph Graves, 51 years old, had received a poor performance report, was terminated, and then went to his car and in the full view of co-workers committed suicide. An hour later, reports CBS MINNESOTA , he was pronounced dead. His death resonated: more than 200 readers left comments after the CBS article. In communications, we believe that all actions are symbolic, that is they send a statement.
Dahle Communication
AUGUST 6, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio had a great program today on linguistics. There are many times in my life that I wish I was an English Major. For example, once I started blogging on a consistent basis, having an English background would have been nice. Additionally, giving speeches and helping critique speeches are a central component of English.
Speak and Deliver
JANUARY 1, 2011
Over in my Champion of Choice blog today, I mentioned I wasn't going to share a list of goals for the year. I'm going to deviate a bit for the sake of this blogpost, because, well, I want to. Speaking in 2010 took a very different turn for me.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
JUNE 29, 2009
Mayo (Mayo Clinic … Rochester, Minnesota). In my Basic speechwriting seminar, I show the participants how to tie a speech into historical events from “this week in history.&# Perhaps one of this week’s events will provide a hook for your next speech: 1861 Birthday of Dr. William J. 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act was put into law. 1918 Birthday of Ann Landers.
Humor Power
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
Minnesota is funny because it is the home of Minnehaha Falls. Here are the top lines for the February Joke Contest — State of the Funny. Some of our subscribers said that this contest was more difficult than most. New contests are announced on the first of the month. The next contest starts on March 1, 2015. Here are our top three and honorable mention entries: ** FIRST PLACE **. The District of Columbia is funny because it has the most politicians.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 9, 2016
Other media outfits, as usual, are probably having him on-air commenting on Louisiana, Minnesota, Texas, and what could be next. Immediately after Dallas happened, Elie Mystal posted on Facebook that if he said what he thought, he would be fired.
Humor Power
OCTOBER 16, 2014
Minnesota: A Tale of Two Cities. It’s time for the results of the Official State Book/Movie/Song contest. The top lines are listed below. New joke contests are announced on the first of the month. Our subscribers submitted the Official Books, Movies, and Songs for the different states. Not REAL ones. Just ones they came up with using their creativity. The next contest is November 1, 2014. Here are the top lines from this month’s contest. ** FIRST PLACE **. OFFICIAL STATE BOOK.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 2, 2017
Tashiro has taught at the Universities of Maryland and Minnesota and had previously published best-seller "The Science of Happily Ever After." It was 1995. Dan Goleman created the meme of the importance of a high Emotional IQ.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
JULY 20, 2009
1865 Birthday of Charles Mayo (co-founder of the Mayo Clinic) … in Rochester, Minnesota. 1816 Birthday of Paul Reuter (father of the modern news service) … in Cassell, Germany. 1822 Birthday of Gregor Mendel (monk who pioneered the science of genetics) … in Silesia. 1898 Birthday of sculptor Alexander Calder … in Philadelphia . 1898 Birthday of aviator Amelia Earhart … in Atchison, Kansas.
Great Public Speaking
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
According to the University of Minnesota study mentioned in Chapter 10, your customers will be willing to pay 26 percent more money for your exact same product or service when you do a stand-up presentation using visuals. Arrive slightly early to conduct up-to-the-minute research.
Humor Power
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
Minnesota: Land of 10,000 Likes. Our State Slogans theme was inspired by long-time subscriber and funny guy Sol Morrison, Santa Barbara, California. New Joke contests are annonced on the first of each month. Look for the next contest on October 1, 2014. Here are the top lines selected by our panel of judges (speakers and improv players). The Theme: State Slogans. ** FIRST PLACE **. California: All Shook Up. Terry Wall, Washington Township, New Jersey. ** SECOND PLACE **.
Speak and Deliver
DECEMBER 10, 2010
I did get a chance to visit various clubs in Wisconsin, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota, which was nice, and went to a club in London on the last day of my business trip to Europe. 2010 saw me jump the tracks a bit, when it comes to Toastmasters.
Speak and Deliver
AUGUST 18, 2010
I suggested they sign up now and avoid going with students from Minnesota, in an attempt to show some humor and state pride. What I failed to do was look at a map - we are just 15 miles from Minnesota, and had a few students at the meeting from across the border.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 23, 2009
BOSTON announced that it has laid off six people, including the editor James Burnett and named Andrew Putz, from MINNESOTA MONTHLY, as new editor. BOSTON Magazine may well be in Stage Four of what management expert Jim Collins points do as the next-to-last phase before an organization tanks. Stage-Four, describes Collins in his new book "How The Mighty Fall: And why some companies never give up," involves: A series of silver bullets.
Green Room Speakers
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
Johnson, a professor of political science at the University of Minnesota. Monday, February 14, 2011 End the Silence. Overcome Your Fear.
Speak and Deliver
AUGUST 20, 2010
This vehicle will get me across Nebraska and up to the northern region of Minnesota between today and Sept.
The Arrowood Curve
JANUARY 9, 2009
I remember an observational game we played in an undergrad acting class back when I was at the University of Minnesota. I can still picture that class very clearly.
The Arrowood Curve
AUGUST 13, 2010
Hello, my name is Steve Arrowood and I'm a temp worker in New Brighton, Minnesota. Let's take a look at how we can talk with a secretary, assistant, or "gate keeper" on the phone so we can get to the person we want to reach. A little context. I am not interested in lying about why I am calling. I assume the gate keeper does not have time to dilly dally: this is a timed event.
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