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Number 20 of 20 for 20 – Special Sauce

I was so struck by comments in an October 2019 profile about journalist Rachel Maddow’s approach to her work, that I tucked the magazine into my folder for future blog… Continue Reading Number 20 of 20 for 20 – Special Sauce

Number 17 of 20 for 20 – Anthem Lessons

“O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave…” When recently asked to sing our national anthem to kick off the awards ceremony at a nearby annual… Continue Reading Number 17 of 20 for 20 – Anthem Lessons

Number 14 of 20 for 20 – walking the talk

#namwolf #namwolfonline #decisivetrialdesign #uschemicals-wob #IndependentCommodityIntelligenceServices I recently had the opportunity to tell the inclusion story of US Chemicals-wob (I sit on the company’s advisory board and feel like I’m a… Continue Reading Number 14 of 20 for 20 – walking the talk

Number 13 of 20 for 20 – In Real Life

#virtualappearance #decisivetrialdesign #courtroomsavvy #presentandaccountedfor #podiumperfect #live Delivering online speeches or opening statements to a tiny little camera in lieu of a live audience is a timely topic given the political… Continue Reading Number 13 of 20 for 20 – In Real Life

Number 10 of 20 for 20 – Intellectual Rigor

#decisivetrialdesign #courtroomsavvy #weshowup #heroicleadership #longevityrocks #economyofexpression Among Anthony Fauci’s May 22, 2020 remarks to College of the Holy Cross graduates, was his abiding adherence to “Precision of Thought” and “Economy… Continue Reading Number 10 of 20 for 20 – Intellectual Rigor

Number 9 of 20 for 20 – Video Appearance Nitty Gritty

#virtualappearance #decisivetrialdesign #covid-19 #courtroomsavvy #presentandaccountedfor #togetherwewillgetthrough #podiumperfect Standing electronic podium, from which I attended and also presented at the recent conference of the American Society of Trial Consultants. To follow… Continue Reading Number 9 of 20 for 20 – Video Appearance Nitty Gritty

Number 19 of “19 for 19” – “That’s a Lotta Suann”

#namwolf #diversityinlaw #publicspeaking #courtroomsavvy #weshowup #podiumperfect Sponsoring and showing up for an organization that helps level the playing field in the world of law is a long term commitment. The… Continue Reading Number 19 of “19 for 19” – “That’s a Lotta Suann”

Number 14 of “19 for 19” – “Listening”

#experience #publicspeaking #weshowup #courtroomsavvy #presence #podiumperfect I recently found myself sitting next to one of our expert witnesses as he prepared to testify in a jury trial. During a break,… Continue Reading Number 14 of “19 for 19” – “Listening”

Number 13 of “19 for 19” – “Fearless”

#experience #publicspeaking #weshowup #courtroomsavvy #presence #fullon I was pleasantly surprised as collective efforts came together for day one of a recent insurance coverage arbitration. When counsel is asked to make… Continue Reading Number 13 of “19 for 19” – “Fearless”

11 of “19 for 19” – Here’s to TED Talks and Toastmasters

#experience #publicspeaking #composure #courtroomsavvy #presence #resonance Between completing the Competent Communicator Toastmasters Program and winning a TED Talk Coaching series, I am poised to up the game a bit for… Continue Reading 11 of “19 for 19” – Here’s to TED Talks and Toastmasters