Spiraling Upwards

May 17th, 2010 by admin No comments »
Spiraling Upwards

Watching the Democratic convetion there’s a sense of deja vu, like haven’t we been here before? And the answer is YES and the answer is NO. How many times around the mountain did the Hebrews have to go, how many wasted years out there in the desert looking for the Promise Land that wasn’t all that far off. But, while the Democratic Convention has many past memories, there’s some new stuff there.   » Read more: Spiraling Upwards

Michelle Obama

May 9th, 2010 by admin No comments »
Michelle Obama

The soft version was on display Monday night in Denver and the lady does have a soft side and I’m not talking about her soft flowing hair. As she said, she’s a daughter, a mother, a wife, and a proud American. I mean that totally covers the bases doesn’t it? It was not only the content, but the constant smile and humble spirit that was on display.  

Michelle Obama, whose husband calls her “the star” of their family, int » Read more: Michelle Obama

What Can National Political Conventions Teach You About Making Sales?

April 27th, 2010 by admin No comments »
What Can National Political Conventions Teach You About Making Sales?

Whether you are democrat or republican, there is an important lesson to take away from how national political conventions are handled.

The lesson is about “messaging” and “image.”

As an observer of these conventions you can see how much the parties try to control their message and image. These conventions are very carefully designed and choreographed. The participants are given scripts, rehearse their parts, send t » Read more: What Can National Political Conventions Teach You About Making Sales?