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U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, joined by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, delivers remarks and answers questions from member of the press

7 common public speaking issues — and how to fix them

By: Lauren Dominguez Chan · 10/25/2023
Public speaking can be nerve-wracking, but anyone can do it! West Wing alumn, Lauren Dominguez Chan shares tips and tricks with NPR for nailing your
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‘We’ve got one shot to open up this bookstore’: First Light Books opens in Hyde Park

By: Kris Pauls · 08/22/2023
In the construction of First Light Books, Taylor and Robin Bruce, along with general manager Breezy Mayo, put thought into every aspect of their new
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The Story is the Difference

By: Vinca LaFleur · 03/22/2023
Vinca LaFleur joins IBM’s Making Data Simple podcast to share insights into leadership and communication. In this episode, she discusses the research process behind effective
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White House Aides Keep Trying to Torch the State of the Union Address. Presidents Keep Getting in the Way.

By: Jeff Shesol · 02/07/2023
In 1998, Jeff Shesol, a speechwriter in Bill Clinton’s White House, wrote an internal memo calling for a shorter, tighter speech that focused on one
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Does the State of the Union Speech Matter Anymore? Here’s What an Expert Says

By: Jeff Shesol · 02/07/2023
Former Clinton speechwriter Jeff Shesol on how the effectiveness of the State of the Union addresses has changed over time — and why.