Category Archives: Analysis of a Speech

“It’s Halftime in America” — An Analysis

Posted on 07/02/2012 by

Every year, the commercials during the Superbowl are anticipated with almost as much enthusiasm as the game itself. This year was no exception. One commercial that caught my attention was Chrysler’s motivational offering entitled “It’s Halftime America” and featuring Clint Eastwood. … Continue reading →

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What We Can Learn From Josh and Grace

Posted on 26/01/2012 by

Every once in a while, you come across a simple story that brings a smile to your face and a tear to your eye; a story that makes you realize what is important and gives you hope for the future. … Continue reading →

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Analysis of a Speech by Alberto Cairo

Posted on 04/01/2012 by

Alberto Cairo is the head of the orthopedic program run by the International Committee of the Red Cross (the “ICRC”) in Afghanistan. A physiotherapist from Italy, he has been in Afghanistan for more than 20 years. During that time, he has … Continue reading →

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A Public Speaking Lesson in a Pot of Clay

Posted on 08/11/2011 by

Today’s post was inspired by a story that I heard from my friend and fellow public speaker, Conor Neill. Conor came across the story via Malcolm Gladwell. I am not sure where Gladwell got it, but on with the story … Continue reading →

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Analysis of a Speech by William Kamkwamba

Posted on 22/10/2011 by

Today’s post is about a remarkable young man named William Kamkwamba. William comes from a poor village in Malawi in southeast Africa. Life there is hard. The main source of income is farming. When the rains don’t come, conditions become … Continue reading →

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