Mrs. Bush and Mrs. McCain at the RNC

Cindy McCain and Laura Bush’s appearance at the Republic National Convention proved a couple of things. First, the Bush Administration learned something from Katrina about how to react in a national disaster crisis. Second, it was good public relations for the possible next occupants of the White House. But there are enough political pundits weighing [...]

Written on September 3, 2008 | Posted in Judy's Take, Media Training Tips, Politicians, Presentation Persuasion | Leave a comment

Willie Wows on Wednesday

Day Three of the Democratic National Convention
Love him or not, voted for him once, twice, or never, Bill Clinton delivers an impacting emotionally charged speech like nobody else. He lived up to the Bill Clinton speaking magic on Wednesday night at the DNC. No one, not even the “Great Communicator,” President Reagan or any [...]

Written on August 29, 2008 | Posted in People of Influence, Politicians, Presentation Persuasion | 1 Comment

All Candidate Kerry Needs Is An Excellent Leadership Coach

(originally posted October 31st, 2006)
We’re in the heat of the election season with November 7th looming around the corner, so politicians might want to heed the advice from the column I wrote for The Daily Business Journal prior to the memorable election between John Kerry and George W. Bush in 2004:
It hasn’t happened yet, but [...]

Written on August 8, 2008 | Posted in People of Influence, Politicians, Presentation Persuasion | Leave a comment