Obama’s First Press Conference and Your Point of View

“Democrats could sell refrigerators to Eskimos before Republicans could sell them blankets.” – Thomas Sowell

Once republicans figure out what they are selling (because all politicians are selling something) things will get interesting again.

Until then, President Obama can continue to have lackluster press conferences like last night without worrying too much.

It’s interesting how your world view colors . . . → Read More: Obama’s First Press Conference and Your Point of View

TEDTalk – Doris Kearns Goodwin on Two Presidents and Three Areas of Happiness

No wonder Obama is so drawn to Kearns Goodwin’s Lincoln. This talk really made me think about whether or not I am heading down Lincoln’s path or LBJ’s as I . . . → Read More: TEDTalk – Doris Kearns Goodwin on Two Presidents and Three Areas of Happiness

Thesis Statement

Marketing, persuasion and the effective presentation of ideas may be the most important disciplines of the 21st century.

Just look at Barack Obama and John McCain. One was named 2008 Marketer of the Year by Advertising Age, the other never seemed to decide what he was trying to say.

This blog will be about:

How to effectively present ideas
How . . . → Read More: Thesis Statement