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
Tag Archives: Leadership
Obama’s Leakage
Oh, boy, how quickly things can change. As a leading authority on political communication, it’s been fascinating to watch Barack Obama’s recent communication struggles. Continue reading Obama’s Leakage
Show, Don’t Tell – The Professor v. The Candidates
I had a chance to catch up on some reading over the holidays and one thing I had set aside was an article in the New York Times about Professor Walter H.G. Lewin, a physics professor at MIT who has become known for his lively and engaging lectures. Continue reading Show, Don’t Tell – The Professor v. The Candidates