Barack Obama’s inaugural speech, though not one for the record books, was still very good. Continue reading Analyzing Obama’s Inaugural Speech
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Obama’s Inauguration: An Archetype of Leadership Communication
I am so excited to see Barack Obama’s inaugural speech that I can hardly think of anything else. I am not head-over-heels in love with the guy, either. I think of him as just another politician much like all the others, but with a rare gift — the gift of oratory. Continue reading Obama’s Inauguration: An Archetype of Leadership Communication
“Sweetie” and Sibling Terms: Never OK in Business
The dust-up over Barack Obama’s calling a reporter “sweetie” seems to have died down. So it’s a good moment to discuss what it means when diminutive forms of address are used in business and professional contexts. Continue reading “Sweetie” and Sibling Terms: Never OK in Business