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Bob Mahon
A great speech should tickle the ear; engage the mind; and stir the soul. A speech should begin with, and focus on, one key point, and conclude with an appeal to action. Speeches should have rhythm and flow; follow (but… Read More ›
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Mary Caffrey
For length, err on the side of short. No one will criticize you for giving a short speech. Think homilies at the Jersey Shore in August. Ask the person giving the speech two things: (1) what is THE central idea… Read More ›
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Kirsten Gillibrand is a U.S. Senator representing the State of New York. Back to ‘Figures in Speech’ Main Page
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Phillip Payne
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Kristan McMahon
Kristan McMahon, a graduate and trustee of St. Bonaventure University, is president of the Robert H. Jackson Center. Back to ‘Figures in Speech’ Main Page
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Lorenzo Cladi
Lorenzo Cladi is a Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom. Back to ‘Figures in Speech’ Main Page
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James T. Walsh
Know what you want to accomplish. Know your audience and shape the presentation to interest them. First goal is to connect with them early on. Vignettes and short stories work well to draw them in. A State of the Union… Read More ›
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A mid-term grade for Biden’s first 100 days
By Brianna Goodell President Joe Biden has been in office since January 20. With this in mind what has he accomplished? I believe he is somewhat being held accountable to his promises made for his first hundred days and what… Read More ›
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Radio: March Madness Music
Talk and music about the NCAA Tournament from Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee’s March 19 radio show on WSBU-FM (88.3). Lee’s show streams live on Fridays at noon at on the WSBU livestream site. More Richard Lee radio shows
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