Tag: communication

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26 Jun

I’ve just finished training a bunch of junior lobbyists on how to quickly scan EU policy documents and pull out the…

01 Jun

Good public policy messages should be clear, constructive and compelling. In an ideal world they should form a coherent…

13 Mar

What do people do when suddenly confined at home because of unforeseen events? An outbreak of bubonic plague in 1665 led Isaac Newton to go…

22 Feb

These are weird times and strange things are happening – like politicians shutting up and listening. In France, President Macron has been seen listening…

22 Jun

People often ask me what books they should read to improve their spoken communication and messaging skills. Below are the ones I find myself…

08 Mar

As it’s my birthday here’s a post about parties and storytelling. It’s a familiar scene.  You’re at a party, someone comes over to talk to…

28 Sep

A longer version of this article first appeared on The Huffington Post How important is emotional intelligence in a CEO? If you’re the…