http://www.tjwalker.com News analyzed from a communication perspective. | Public speaking, media training, presentation training, crisis communications Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:18:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/03/17/slide-show-app-for-ipadiphone-review/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/03/17/slide-show-app-for-ipadiphone-review/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:54:21 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=11484
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If you want to be considered an expert you need to standup and speak.]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/02/19/become-an-expert-public-speaking-advice/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/01/25/state-of-the-union-2011/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/01/25/state-of-the-union-2011/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:29:30 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=9363
Some thoughts on President Obama’s State of the Union address that will take place this evening.]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/01/25/state-of-the-union-2011/feed/ 123 http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/01/24/want-to-remember-what-to-say-during-a-presentation-take-a-nap/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/01/24/want-to-remember-what-to-say-during-a-presentation-take-a-nap/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:27:01 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=9285 More and more research is showing that napping can increase memory from 60% to 85%. That’s why I always tell clients not to stay up until 3 in the morning writing new bullet points and trying to learn new content for an early morning speech. Far better to get a good night’s sleep to perform your [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/01/24/want-to-remember-what-to-say-during-a-presentation-take-a-nap/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/01/24/obama-is-promoting-previewing-and-packaging-his-state-of-the-union-address/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/01/24/obama-is-promoting-previewing-and-packaging-his-state-of-the-union-address/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:20:44 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=9283 The White House is spending a lot of time letting people know what Obama is going to be speaking about in the State of the Union Address. They have even sent out a video in advance of Obama talking about what he will talk about in the speech. Is this smart?  Yes, the State of [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/01/24/obama-is-promoting-previewing-and-packaging-his-state-of-the-union-address/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/21/day-2-of-haley-%e2%80%9ci%e2%80%99m-not-really-a-boss-hogg-old-southern-racist%e2%80%9d-barbour-scandal-hits/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/21/day-2-of-haley-%e2%80%9ci%e2%80%99m-not-really-a-boss-hogg-old-southern-racist%e2%80%9d-barbour-scandal-hits/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:17:33 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=7718 TJ Walker’s first Forbes.com column highlights the public relations issues facing Haley Barbour. To read TJ’s column click here: Forbes.com Haley Barbour’s race scandal is growing now that it’s hit day 2. Barbour needs to act quickly—Today! He’s go to change the terms of the debate. He’s got to stop seeming as though he is [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/21/day-2-of-haley-%e2%80%9ci%e2%80%99m-not-really-a-boss-hogg-old-southern-racist%e2%80%9d-barbour-scandal-hits/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/19/top-communication-blogs-of-the-day-media-training-public-speaking-powerpoint/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/19/top-communication-blogs-of-the-day-media-training-public-speaking-powerpoint/#comments Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:08:30 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=7603 Here’s what I am reading today.  The Dumbest Judge in America – It Figures – Figures of Speech TED Blog | The case for collaborative consumption: Rachel Botsman on TED.com Presentation design – presentation designer – Sticky Slides: Idea transplant logo poll Refining Your Speaking Skills – The Importance of Tempo | Public Speaking Tips from 997 Ways [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/19/top-communication-blogs-of-the-day-media-training-public-speaking-powerpoint/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/14/top-communications-blogs-of-the-day/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/14/top-communications-blogs-of-the-day/#comments Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:17:12 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=7305 Here’s what I’m reading today–tj It’s TV Time: What A Speaker Should NOT Do On The Air (public speaking tips to boost presentation skills and business presentation) | The Accidental Communicator TED Blog | The INK Conference: Day 3 Sticky Slides – presentation design blog: (Soft) launching Idea Transplant What is Computer Communication Nick Morgan [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/14/top-communications-blogs-of-the-day/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/12/the-seven-key-speaking-rules-sen-bernie-sanders-broke-while-giving-the-most-talked-about-speech-of-2010/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/12/the-seven-key-speaking-rules-sen-bernie-sanders-broke-while-giving-the-most-talked-about-speech-of-2010/#comments Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:44:56 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=7167 Sen. Bernie Sanders gave an 8 hour and 37 minute speech on the floor of the Senate and has since become an Internet sensation and a hero to liberals/progressives as his speech has become the most discussed of 2010. Bernie did it HIS way, but he also shows how many of the so-called rules of [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/12/the-seven-key-speaking-rules-sen-bernie-sanders-broke-while-giving-the-most-talked-about-speech-of-2010/feed/ 4 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/11/new-gates-study-students-can-accurately-rate-their-teachers%e2%80%99-effectiveness/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/11/new-gates-study-students-can-accurately-rate-their-teachers%e2%80%99-effectiveness/#comments Sat, 11 Dec 2010 19:49:51 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=7156 A new study out shows that students who rate their teachers as effective actually make greater measurable improvements over the school year. It turns out that students really are the best judge of speakers. Boring, ineffectual teachers are not liked by students and therefore little learning takes place. But this goes far beyond the classroom [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/11/new-gates-study-students-can-accurately-rate-their-teachers%e2%80%99-effectiveness/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/07/here-are-the-top-communication-blogs-of-the-day/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/07/here-are-the-top-communication-blogs-of-the-day/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:25:35 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=6882 Here is what I’m reading–TJ Good Speeches Always Have A Happy Ending (public speaking tips to boost presentation skills and business presentation) | The Accidental Communicator TED Blog | Video: Q&A with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, fresh from stage Sticky Slides – presentation design blog: The art of writing diplomatic cables Nonverbal Communication: What are the [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/07/here-are-the-top-communication-blogs-of-the-day/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/06/headline-on-drudge-%e2%80%9cpress-laughs-off-obama-speech-flub%e2%80%a6and-yet-they-mocked-george-w-bush-for-his-speech-flubs/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/06/headline-on-drudge-%e2%80%9cpress-laughs-off-obama-speech-flub%e2%80%a6and-yet-they-mocked-george-w-bush-for-his-speech-flubs/#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:08:51 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=6769 What’s going on here? Is this so-called liberal media bias caught with its pants down? Actually, no. Context is everything with the media. George Bush was mocked because he routinely flubbed and didn’t seem to have much self-awareness about tit. Similarly, Democrat Joe Biden has committed gaffes his whole career and so every little mistake [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/06/headline-on-drudge-%e2%80%9cpress-laughs-off-obama-speech-flub%e2%80%a6and-yet-they-mocked-george-w-bush-for-his-speech-flubs/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/05/here-are-the-top-communication-blog-postings-of-the-day-public-speaking-media-training/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/05/here-are-the-top-communication-blog-postings-of-the-day-public-speaking-media-training/#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 21:34:42 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=6733 slidecoaching.com » Blog Archive How to prepare your USB flash drive for presentation emergencies 6 Tips to Give a Great Wedding Speech :: Public Speaking Tips from 997 Ways To Be A Great Speaker Pivotal Public Speaking » Our words – careless or profound? When a Wordsmith is Passionate | Manner of Speaking]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/05/here-are-the-top-communication-blog-postings-of-the-day-public-speaking-media-training/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/04/here-are-the-top-recent-communication-blog-postings-from-around-the-web/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/04/here-are-the-top-recent-communication-blog-postings-from-around-the-web/#comments Sat, 04 Dec 2010 20:01:37 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=6695 Here is the latest from the Communcation Blogs I read–TJ The Secret of Choosing Successful Speech Topics The 3Es of Presenting Help The Audience GET IT! #3 E – Explain :: ‘No Sweat’ Public Speaking! slidecoaching.com » Blog Archive The power of an effective presentation How to Become an Outstanding Speaker « PowerPoint Tips Blog [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/04/here-are-the-top-recent-communication-blog-postings-from-around-the-web/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/29/rep-steve-buyer-gives-passionate-angry-speech-on-floor-of-the-house/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/29/rep-steve-buyer-gives-passionate-angry-speech-on-floor-of-the-house/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:45:19 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=6320 Part of the problem with most politicians’ speeches is that they are so passionless, polite and gentle that they end up, well, boring. That’s what makes Rep. Steve Buyer’s speech in the House today so much fun to watch. He’s practically calling the Speaker and obscenity. Watch for yourself at CBS.]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/29/rep-steve-buyer-gives-passionate-angry-speech-on-floor-of-the-house/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/04/nine-reasons-why-sen-marco-rubio-is-the-ideal-new-spokesman-for-the-republican-party/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/04/nine-reasons-why-sen-marco-rubio-is-the-ideal-new-spokesman-for-the-republican-party/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:49:47 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=4882 Part of being a compelling political spokesperson is that you must have not only the right message, but be perceived as the right messenger. Who you are counts for as much as what you say. Many on the right are now looking for their next generation of leaders and are most impressed with Senator-Elect Marco [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/04/nine-reasons-why-sen-marco-rubio-is-the-ideal-new-spokesman-for-the-republican-party/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/03/john-boehner%e2%80%94the-blubberer/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/03/john-boehner%e2%80%94the-blubberer/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:17:37 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=4804 John Boehner gave one of the weirdest and worst victory speeches I’ve ever seen last night. Unlike Marco Rubio and Rand Paul who gave great speeches, Boehner’s was just odd, and not just because of the crying. In the beginning, Boehner was stumbling over words and giving nearly zero eye contact to his audience, as [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/03/john-boehner%e2%80%94the-blubberer/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/02/victory-speech-assessments-%e2%80%93-marco-rubio-and-rand-paul/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/02/victory-speech-assessments-%e2%80%93-marco-rubio-and-rand-paul/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:15:15 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=4799 Both Senators-elect gave strong victory speeches. They were forceful, enthusiastic and spoke of first principles. Paul was quite eloquent with his Jefferson quotes and Rubio was passionate in telling his life history as the son of exiles. Both avoided any bitterness or griping toward their opponents. Both seemed gracious. You can expect to see a [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/02/victory-speech-assessments-%e2%80%93-marco-rubio-and-rand-paul/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/01/margaret-thatcher-named-most-influential-woman-in-the-world-by-the-english/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/01/margaret-thatcher-named-most-influential-woman-in-the-world-by-the-english/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:27:22 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=4688 How can this be? Thatcher hasn’t been power in decades. Partly, it’s from things like invading the Falkland Islands. But I believe the real reason she is still remembered with so much respect is the lasting legacy of her rhetorical skills. She was a forceful and dynamic speaker and she knew how to turn a [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/01/margaret-thatcher-named-most-influential-woman-in-the-world-by-the-english/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/01/obama-speaks-to-half-empty-coliseum-in-ohio/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/01/obama-speaks-to-half-empty-coliseum-in-ohio/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:45:25 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=4670 That headline is and should be the worry of every speaker and conference organizer. It’s far better to have a small room and have stand room only or to expect 200 people and only put out 150 chairs and then add chairs when you need them. There is a crowd psychology that is in play for your audience and the news media. If [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/01/obama-speaks-to-half-empty-coliseum-in-ohio/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/01/did-jon-stewart-have-twice-the-crowd-of-glenn-beck-at-his-dc-rally/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/01/did-jon-stewart-have-twice-the-crowd-of-glenn-beck-at-his-dc-rally/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:36:38 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=4667 Crowd estimates for rallies  in DC are such a contentious affair that the National Park Service (disclosure: a client of mine) wisely deiced to get out of the game years ago. But from a number of sources it appears that Stewart had more than twice the crowd of Glenn Beck? How significant is this? Well Stewart had a whole network behind him, plus other shows (Colbert) and has numerous allies [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/01/did-jon-stewart-have-twice-the-crowd-of-glenn-beck-at-his-dc-rally/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/10/31/president-obama-is-heckled-from-the-left/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/10/31/president-obama-is-heckled-from-the-left/#comments Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:16:50 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=4592 The worst nightmare for any speaker is being heckled. How did president Obama do yesterday? I give him mixed grades because he seemed annoyed by the AIDS activists who were heckling him and he rewarded them by saying they had made their point. If heckling a President is a good way of making a point, then why shouldn’t everyone do it every day? 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