Ruth has been on several radio broadcasts and they are listed below so that you, too, can listen in! Or watch Ruth in action as she is interviewed on MSNBC and conducts workshops.
Why Obama should have looked at Romney in the first debate
Why didn’t Obama use his eyes more in the debate with Romney? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about learning from the mistake Obama made with his eyes and lack of energy during the first debate with Romney. (October 5, 2012)
Audio Length – 7:23 Minutes
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Why did Obama lose the first debate with Romney?
What can we learn from the Obama-Romney debate? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to say that we learned from the recent Presidential debate that there is no substitute in public speaking for preparation and practice. (October 5, 2012)
Audio Length – 7:23 Minutes
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What Obama and Romney Need to Know About Storytelling
Will the next president be the best storyteller? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame with advice for Obama and Romney about why their chances of getting elected in November could rest upon their ability to tell stories. (June 29, 2012)
Audio Length – 7:23 Minutes
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Small Businesses Have to Become Storytellers
The future of connecting with customers is telling stories. Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the power of stories as a way to cut through the advertising clutter and why small businesses have to become storytellers. (June 29, 2012)
Audio Length – 8:38 Minutes
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How You Can Find and Leverage the Power of Charisma
One of the best parts of charisma is keeping your mouth shut. Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to become more charismatic by being a good listener and developing good interpersonal skills and techniques. (April 20, 2012)
Audio Length – 7:20 Minutes
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Can You Learn How to be More Charismatic?
Charisma is about how you connect with other people. Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to explain why charisma can be learned, and how to use it to your advantage. (April 20, 2012)
Audio Length – 8:23 Minutes
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Turning Public Speaking Into a Competitive Advantage
Speaking publicly doesn’t have to be difficult – just be authentic. Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the competitive advantage that can be acquired by presenting yourself as an expert speaker in your industry. (February 24, 2012)
Audio Length – 7:23 Minutes
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Knowing When to Email and When to Make a Phone Call
Technology is a great way to connect, but it doesn’t always replace face-to-face and voice. Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the nuances – and possible opportunities – missed when a phone call should have replaced an email response. (February 24, 2012)
Audio Length – 6:23 Minutes
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What Can Small Business Learn from the Iowa Caucuses?
Political candidates and small businesses rely on surrogates to deliver their message. Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to compare the Iowa caucus political process to creating customer evangelists for your business. (January 3, 2012)
Audio Length – 7:23 Minutes
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Effective Communication Styles of Presidential Candidates
Can the communication styles of presidential candidates be effective in business? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to compare the communication styles of presidential candidates with effective business communication. (January 3, 2012)
Audio Length – 8:05 Minutes
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Present Your Youtube Channel on Your Website
You can embed your YouTube videos on your website. Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to explain how to create different kinds of instructional videos, host them on YouTube, and embed them on your website. (November 08, 2011)
Audio Length – 6:24 Minutes
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Are You Taking Advantage of the Power of Online Video?
YouTube gets 3 billion views every day. Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to explain why every business should have an online video strategy to take advantage of free tools, like YouTube, and the exploding interest in amateur video (November 08, 2011)
Audio Length – 6:31 Minutes
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Your Online Video Production Doesn’t Have to be Perfect
Video is not about perfection, it’s about connection. Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to offer tips and best practices on how to produce your own online videos about your business, even if you’re not a movie star. (November 08, 2011)
Audio Length – 7:35 Minutes
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The Communication Styles of Presidential Candidates
How well are GOP candidates connecting with voters? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what can be learned from the communication styles of the GOP presidential front-runners. (September 19, 2011)
Audio Length – 6:24 Minutes
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What Can Business Owners Learn From Political Candidates?
Why do some presidential candidates campaign better than others? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the challenge of presidential hopefuls to communicate the story of their campaign and emotionally connect with voters. (September 19, 2011)
Audio Length – 6:34 Minutes
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Obama Is A Great Orator, But Is He Connecting?
President Obama gives good speech, but how well is he connecting? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to explain that Obama’s great oratorical skills aren’t helping him connect with other government and political stakeholders. (September 19, 2011)
Audio Length – 7:38 Minutes
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Effective Leadership is More Complicated Than Ever
Leading a business requires balancing the old rules with the new tools. Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss leading a 21st century business by balancing new technologies with management fundamentals. (August 05, 2011)
Audio Length – 6:34 Minutes
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Is Technology Causing Stress Between Generations?
What has technology done to face-to-face communication? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the importance of using all forms of communication, including face-to-face, in building business relationships across the generations. (August 5, 2011)
Audio Length – 7:38 Minutes
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Why Mentoring Often Requires Courage
Leadership and mentoring requires courage and time. Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why 21st century leadership requires you to be courageous enough to mentor the younger generations of reluctant mentorees. (August 5, 2011)
Audio Length – 6:26 Minutes
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The Increasing Value of Authenticity in Business
Authenticity is becoming the coin of the marketplace. Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how customers want to see humanity and authenticity from the people and companies they do business with. (July 1, 2011)
Audio Length – 7:19 Minutes
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The Rules About Personal Information Have Changed
How much do people need to know about you? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how the rules have changed about what the marketplace knows about you and how to manage this new world. (July 1, 2011)
Audio Length – 8:37 Minutes
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Differentiate Your Business with a Values Video on the Website
Should you produce a values video for your website? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame offers tips to produce online videos that both instruct and help prospects understand the values of your business. (February 1, 2011)
Audio Length – 7:22 Minutes
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Putting Your Best Foot Forward with Online Video
Could video become the next killer app for your small business? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the cutting-edge technology of business video, how it is different from social video, and how it can be used to connect with customers and prospects. (February 1, 2011)
Audio Length – 8:38 Minutes
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The Power of an Apology and How to Do It
What is the power of an apology and how do you do it? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to use an apology in a professional scenario, from the big corporate mia culpa to a small business mistake. (June 22, 2010)
Audio Length – 15:04 Minutes
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Small Business Lessons from the Toyota Recall Fiasco
What PR lessons can small businesses learn from the Toyota product recall fiasco? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to offer several tips and best practices that you should apply when communicating with your customers, whether the news is good or bad. (March 25, 2010)
Audio Length – 15:18 Minutes
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See Ruth’s Interview with Westfair Online (TV & Video)
Ruth Sherman talks about strategic communication, public speaking and presentation skills, as well as the recent Toyota problems and how the company has handled its communications. (January 2010)
Video Length: 17.47 Minutes
See Ruth’s Interview on MSNBC (TV & Video)
Ruth Sherman talks with J.J. Ramberg (May 2009)
Video Length: 3:26 Minutes
Care and Feeding of the Voice (Radio)
Recorded for the National Speakers Association “Voices of Experience” series. (July 2008)
Audio Length – 6:22 Minutes
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What Business Leaders Can Learn From Presidential Communication (Radio)
Ruth Sherman’s Interview on the Small Business Advocate radio show with Jim Blasingame (June 13, 2008)
Audio Length – 15:24 Minutes
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What Small Business Owners Can Learn From Political Communication (Radio)
Ruth Sherman’s Interview on the Small Business Advocate radio show with Jim Blasingame (September 19, 2008)
Audio Length – 15:24 Minutes
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WIBC Indianapolis Interview (Radio)
Ruth Sherman’s Interview on Radio Station WIBC: The Body Language of Presidential Campaigning(October 16, 2008)
Audio Length – 5:38 Minutes
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Communicating in a Recession (Radio)
Ruth Sherman’s Interview on the Small Business Advocate radio show with Jim Blasingame (January 5, 2009)
Audio Length – 15:23 Minutes
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Effectively Communicating in a Down Economy (Radio)
Ruth Sherman’s Interview on the Small Business Advocate radio show with Jim Blasingame (June 18, 2009)
Audio Length – 15:21 Minutes
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The Words We Choose Do Matter (Radio)
Ruth Sherman’s Interview on the Small Business Advocate radio show with Jim Blasingame (October 2, 2009)
Audio Length – 15:23 Minutes
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