A speech is telling a story. Personal anecdotes help, but should be used sparingly. There can/should be a vision or theme- tied together and fleshed out by the substance. Preferably the opening and the closing connect as bookends. Try to… Read More ›
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 ›
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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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 ›
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 ›
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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