How to earn attention without giving away too much too soon.

Cartoons can give you a lot of confidence as a communicator. (Why did I include a picture of my dog?)

How can you say ‘thank you’ without sounding like Adrian Brody in 2025?

What’s the connection between ‘stage presence’ and ‘executive presence’?

Attend the tale of a listing exercise!

Show some appreciation, whether it’s fine dining, fast food, or fuel.

Explain why you’re the best person to put this country on the back on the right track.

Breaking down one of the most compelling Intelligence Squared debate speeches I’ve ever heard.

We’re all starting too sound too much like ChatGPT. Make America read again.

Ah, the convergence of my nerdiest interests!

A checklist to make your graduation speeches great.

What makes a bad interview answer?

Whether you won or lost, here's a simple framework for what to say to your team after the result comes in.

Mental health is too big for one speech, so the best speakers choose one narrow wound and explore it deeply.

Want to sound more confident without memorizing scripts or faking charisma? These three speaking drills will make real-world presentations feel easy by comparison.

A values reflection exercise to more easily express yourself in a public speech.

Reading comics has a great ROI if you do it right.

Reflections from a man with too many degrees.

People love to talk about victories. I’m more interested in the rounds that didn’t go my way and why they matter.

It’s the best learning experience for persuasion and argumentation out there, I think.