Last week I highlighted Herman Cain's speech directly answering the questions about the unfounded allegations of sexual misconduct. While I admire the skills of Herman Cain as a speaker, Newt Gingrich is an excellent debater. Gingrich's vast experience and historical knowledge serves him well, but his ability to share that knowledge in a way that gets directly to the heart of the matter is simply masterful. x Gingrich Lectures combative debate moderator on rules of war Newt Gingrich also has some baggage to overcome during the coming election, but his ability to speak directly and hold his own when asked the difficult and the "Gotcha" questions is far above any of the other Rebuplican candidates. If you liked this article, please subscribe to our...
Have you ever called a large company and found yourself in the middle of... THE PHONE TREE! (phone tree...tree...tree...) If you have, you've likely experienced the frustration of one of my biggest communication pet peeves. Desperate to find the answers you seek, you remain on the line long after the hold music has stopped. You've pressed every button known to man and you've tried to connect with every department you think just MIGHT have something to do with your particular issue. After endless patience and wearing your index finger down to a nub, you find you've finally reached a live body and, well...here's a little scenario I wrote that helps illustrate THE PHONE TREE. (phone tree...tree...tree...) Press 1 if you...
Your English teacher always told you to study your vocabulary words because it was important. Why? Because the bigger our vocabulary, the stronger the likelihood that we will choose the correct word for the situation. Mark Twain once said, “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” The more words we have at our command, the more precise our description and the more effective our communication. To that end, today's Word of the Week is: pansophy \PAN-suh-fee\, noun: Universal wisdom or knowledge. From the Greek, pansophy is comprised of the root words pan meaning “all” and sophy meaning “wisdom.” As I looked at this word, it reminded me...
Occupy Wall Street: Effective Use of Freedom of Speech? By JoJo Tabares I have to admit that, for the longest time, I really didn't understand this movement. I remember when it first came to my attention, I began searching the internet to see what they were about. The media equated them with the Tea Party, others denounced them as an unruly mob, but I couldn't seem to get a handle on what they believed or their mission. Never one to report on an issue I simply didn't understand or take one man's opinion as Gospel, I simply didn't comment. After some research and watching the effect on the cities they occupy, I have come to a number of conclusions I'd like to share at...
Don't look now, but Gundar, our own personal Technology Gremlin, hasn't been as busy here at Art of Eloquence the last few days. Yes, we still have some computer issues, but our newly redesigned website and shopping cart are working just fine. That gave us some time to start thinking about the kinds of information (and FUN) we'd like to have for you in 2012. You're going to start seeing some changes right here on the AoE Blog and also in our newsletter beginning this week! We're bringing back some old favorites (categories)...with a twist! Mailbag Mondays start back up again today and will feature thngs like my commentary on the communication skills of a political figure or entertainer, my take on a recent...
