Are you planning on watching President Biden’s prime time address tonight? If not, why? Just a few years ago, asking that first question would prompt predictable responses. Viewership of those defining public moments was reliably high. But has it changed? I’d offer an observation to the administration about tonight’s address. Media has changed drastically –Continue reading “Prime time with POTUS”
Tag Archives: Leadership
The Audacity to Lead
Going much further than simply inviting women to the party, we need to make sure they have a seat at the table!
Quit Apologizing for Living
I know the Thursday posts on this blog are typically devoted to advocacy. But I was caught in my tracks yesterday by a conversation with my spouse, and frankly it’s stuck in my craw. So this is a bit of a rant. In short, we were chatting about the challenges that working parents face withContinue reading “Quit Apologizing for Living”
Do You Wish To Unsubscribe?
Last week, I kicked off a special series focused on social media in advocacy. I also announced that I was going to ask some other contributors to add their voices to the discussion. Today, a good friend and trusted colleague is trying his hand at blogging with a first-ever post focused on the first ofContinue reading “Do You Wish To Unsubscribe?”
You Win with People
A few years ago, I was working for a member of Congress who decided to leave office before the end of his term. It was an absolutely wild experience. Just months earlier, it seemed he was on an entirely different trajectory. But on an autumn day he announced, without fanfare, that he would be leavingContinue reading “You Win with People”
Give ’em hell, Harry
It’s challenging enough to not remember President Harry S. Truman simply through the prism of “FDR’s successor”. It’s nearly impossible to not fall into the trap of discussing his role in ending the second World War and stumbling toward the Korean War. His terms in office so saturated with conflict, he is often quoted byContinue reading “Give ’em hell, Harry”
BONUS Post: The Browns & Leadership
If we’re connected on social media, you probably know I’m pretty excited that the Cleveland Browns have broken an 18 year streak by making it to this year’s NFL playoffs. I’m a lifelong Browns fan. I came by it honest, being indoctrinated into the faith by my parents. It certainly hasn’t been the easiest crossContinue reading “BONUS Post: The Browns & Leadership”
The Browns and the Bookshelf
A few weeks ago, I launched a new page on this site called the Bookshelf – an evolving reading list of sorts that I’ve promised to update periodically with pieces that may appeal to those checking in on this community regularly. This morning, I’m writing to you a little bleary-eyed, having not quite broken outContinue reading “The Browns and the Bookshelf”
Let’s talk about negative media
I’m going to begin, in all fairness, by stating up front that I’m probably blowing this all way out of proportion. I usually don’t get worked up over headlines. This far into life, there’s not much that comes out of media coverage that can really make my blood boil. But this week, I’m not embarrassedContinue reading “Let’s talk about negative media”
Moments of Leadership – The one where nobody wins
I had a really great call yesterday. A friend and colleague reached out to discuss an ongoing collaboration, and as good conversations do, it developed into a 40 minute romp through so much more. And as you could guess, at one point we landed on the topic of state politics in the midst of COVID.Continue reading “Moments of Leadership – The one where nobody wins”
Part of the Possible 