A lot is being said and written about being authentic because so many people aren’t. Think about a police chief who fudges his department’s response to a crisis. Or, government and corporate leaders that promise one thing and then do another. What is Authenticity? Authenticity means being real or genuine, and telling the truth. You
Do you find it difficult to apologize when you’ve done something that hurts or offends someone? It isn’t easy to admit when you’re wrong. But you risk damaging your reputation and relationships if you don’t offer a sincere apology. Hillary Clinton learned this the hard way when the media and public didn’t buy that she
Why do we always feel we need to be perfect? It’s so unrealistic. We know that, but there’s always something about ourselves that we feel detracts from our appearance and diminishes our authority. Maybe you feel that way, because you’ve gained a few extra pounds, or are height-challenged (a euphemism for short). But you’ve got
Do you have a loose tongue? Do you open your mouth and start making indiscreet and potentially embarrassing remarks that will come back to haunt you? You can avoid what’s also called “diarrhea of the mouth” by thinking before you speak.
Donald Trump has yet to learn to think before he speaks but two public figures learned this the hard way in the recent past.
Your personal appearance, advance preparation and strong talking points are key when you’re delivering a presentation or meeting with a reporter. These things are just as important when you’re giving a presentation in an internal video to your company’s employees. The key is to be authentic. Believe it or not, this is not as easy
At least a dozen Republican presidential hopefuls and several Democrats have jumped into the 2016 Presidential race. The election is many months away so candidates have a long time to prove that they’re Presidential material, and avoid damaging public gaffes. But what does it actually mean to be Presidential?
With the death of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo last week, the nation lost a liberal champion whose keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1984 electrified the country and catapulted him into everlasting fame. Many felt the speech stole the thunder of Walter Mondale, the Democratic Presidential nominee. We can learn valuable
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