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Purdue University, Mitch Daniels School of Business March 18, 2025 I recently received an appeal from the John Purdue Club to reactivate...

Purdue University, Mitch Daniels School of Business Nov 13, 2024 Many believe over-preparation stifles authenticity, but the truth is...

Sports have a unique ability to unite people, creating shared experiences that transcend everyday life. From the Texas Rangers' World...

For executives – and the comms professionals who at times draft quotes for them – it’s easy to fall into a trite opening sentence when...

I’d be lying if I told you that it was a good idea to frame up an interview answer around the concept of lying. Instead of saying, “I’d...

Legendary television producer Don Ohlmeyer once told then-Washington Post columnist Tony Kornheiser, “The answer to all your questions is...

“Americans are more divided than ever, gridlocked over social issues, race, gender and the economy,” according to an Associated Press...

Over the years in media coaching I have run into executives who tell me they don’t want to prepare too much for fear of losing their...

Over the weekend I heard a very sharp CEO interviewed on one of my favorite podcasts. While her overall performance was strong, she...

At the outset of the pandemic, one of my goals was to read more books. Instead, I have watched more TV. My wife, Jo, and I have binged...

In any communications setting, focusing on what matters most to your audience is always a good idea. This includes written commentary...

Sometimes I get asked to tell stories about my days working at the White House, which was a life-changing and humbling experience. ...

Communication has traditionally been viewed as the art of persuasion. Buy my product. Vote for my candidate. Donate to my nonprofit. This...

A number of years ago the head of human resources for a large corporate client told me he was opposed to referring to the employees as...

I was recently asked by my longtime friend and colleague Joe Favorito to be a guest on the Columbia University Sports Podcast (CUSP). As...