Jerry Weissman

The Blame Game

Jerry Weissman | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living


Jerry Weissman

On Saturday, two separate articles from two diverse sources -- sports and politics -- provided a lesson about the importance of being positive in communication.

Your Story Is Your Key To Success In Business Presentations

Jen Grisanti | Posted 08.29.2009 | Business


Jen Grisanti

Presenting is an art. The key to giving a successful presentation is knowing how to tell your story.

Obama's Unwords Begone II

Jerry Weissman | Posted 08.28.2009 | Politics


Jerry Weissman

To maintain his trademark cool demeanor and to abolish his unwords, the president would do well to insert more pauses in his answers -- and to avoid Chuck Todd.

Obama's Unwords Begone

Jerry Weissman | Posted 08.27.2009 | Politics


Jerry Weissman

Obama, whose smooth delivery in major speeches has been lauded by friend and foe alike, has also been derided for his tendency to sputter "ums" and "ahs" during extemporaneous answers.

Spin vs. Topspin

Jerry Weissman | Posted 07.20.2009 | Politics


Jerry Weissman

While spinning can escalate to distortion or even to outright deception, topspin is the direct approach you can use to get the advantage.