Barack was boring
by Graham Davies President Obama’s announcement of his plans for the American Healthcare System was the worst presentational performance of his Presidency. His main narrative speech was competent, but not inspired, by his standards. When he presents straight to a camera, as opposed to catering mainly for the live audience in front of him, he [...]
Watson won by Graham Davies
Stewart Cink went home with the Claret Jug on Sunday night, but the real winner of the Open was Tom Watson. Every man over 40 was shouting for him and now every man over 50 worships him. He has shown that age does not have to be a barrier to achievement. Tom did not turn [...]
Technology Etiquette – by Dawn French
In these days of communication aids, are the basics being missed? A few tips on how not to offend and strengthen your brand in technology. Emails 1 If you use email forward, take off the non relevant parts, slim it down before you hit the send button. Remember the issues around data protection when you [...]
You can’t sit this one out by Dr Graeme Codrington
As the recession deepens, with customers dwindling and staff morale dropping, strong leadership is required. Too many companies, and the individuals in them, are falling into the trap of trying to keep their heads down and hope the downturn ends soon. This is no time for business as usual. But, neither is it time for [...]
A speech; less motivational but 100% purposeful
The Inauguration speech in Washington last week showed a different Obama than we have seen over the last year. It was not as inspirational as we have been used to but it was the most purposeful. He has already proved he can pull on people’s heart strings, make them weep and create a thunderous applause. [...]
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