Wedding Speeches: Be Sober

Wedding Speeches: Be Sober

Speech Tip: Toasted! Watch how you drink at a wedding. Here are some sobering thoughts: Drinks are common at weddings. Even at the historic Wedding in Cana (Gospel of John), alcohol was expected to be part of the celebration. However, avoid getting pickled before your...
Politics as Unusual: Love, Not Hate in Political Speeches

Politics as Unusual: Love, Not Hate in Political Speeches

Politics. Can’t live with ’em. Can’t… I just can’t. I will write speeches for good people who want good things who are willing to say it all in a good way. There are two major ways to write a political speech. Ask most people, and...
White Lies in an Age of Dishonesty

White Lies in an Age of Dishonesty

HONESTY:  Hope Hicks admitted to lying. Do you remember? Horrible? Yes, but the thing is, she’s admitted something we like to pretend (but certainly know) that our leaders don’t do. That doesn’t give her a pass. She lied. Period. Lying in whatever...
Speech Tip: Set the Bar High (The Big O)

Speech Tip: Set the Bar High (The Big O)

Speech Tip: Set the Bar High (The Big O) Have you ever gotten a standing ovation? It’s a hard to describe feeling, but when someone receives one, they know. And they know they want another. It is like laughter to a comedian. It is a buzz like no other. No...