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Communications consulting, training and analysis from McGee and Associates. Curating and creating communications related knowledge.

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@atrupar Cheating? Here’s former CEO of Cantor Gaming Lutnick: In a 2016 settlement with the Justice Department, Cantor Gaming admitted to committing a host of crimes, including money laundering and aiding and abetting the operation of an illegal gambling business. violations. (Politico)

[The Guardian @guardian]

Donald Trump loses legal fight over using Eddy Grant song without permission https://t.co/3hnx7LDmJg

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Have to use your hands when you speak to get this bonus.

[Inc. @Inc]

Want people to remember what you say? Pair "beat" gestures with your speech, research shows. @MindaZetlin https://t.co/aVj9OQDSrj

[Inc. @Inc]

Want people to remember what you say? Pair "beat" gestures with your speech, research shows. @MindaZetlin https://t.co/aVj9OQDSrj

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MASTERFUL PROCESS RESPONSE TO CONTENT QUESTION
Jean-Pierre declares the process. She frames the question as someone else's, not hers because political. So, inappropriate for her.
Business spokes need to learn to do this.

[Tommy Christopher @tommyxtopher]

Jean-Pierre Blows Off Fox Reporter Heinrich's Lengthy Hunter Biden/Taibbi 'Twitter Files' Question https://t.co/zJIpDBYcOt via @mediaite

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@Tim_Burgess @neworder Anthony Jackson on For the Love of Money for the O'Jays.

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Her interview has 11 million views, says BBC.

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HAVE A STORY TO TELL ABOUT THE AUDIENCE
Too many answer questions. Instead, respond with a story for the audience. Even if you're being arrested and carried away by the police,

[Ben Phillips @benphillips76]

How to do a media interview while being carried away by police for protest. 10/10, no notes.

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SUCH A HUMAN BEING,

[Michael Harriot @michaelharriot]

Here’s a quietly wonderful thing I noticed:

If you talk to someone who was in choir or band at a majority Black HS, you’ll eventually discuss those annoying fundraisers for uniforms, instruments, etc. & a SURPRISING number will casually say:

“Oh, Dolly Parton paid for ours”

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I called it: "Don't throw away your ending."
Roy Peter Clark calls it: "a writing strategy."

[Poynter @Poynter]

You had to know this was coming.
https://t.co/tbpulfHyXn

[Teddy Mitrosilis @TMitrosilis]

Navy SEALs have a saying:

"Task saturated"

It's when you're overwhelmed by numerous problems happening at once.

The fix:

• Prioritize the problems
• Execute one w/ 100% focus
• Move onto the next

Trying to do everything is how to do nothing.

Prioritize and execute.

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@TraceyGemmell17 @AnnGarvin_ A Canadian in Paris many years ago, my go to was Starbucks:
1. No smoking
2. Big coffee cups
3. Breakfast muffins
Folks at home were appalled. I was caffeinated.

[NASCAR on USA @NASCARonUSA]

RETWEET if you're watching @Stanford alum @julialandauer make her @NASCAR_Xfinity Series debut today with @TeamAlphaPrime.

📺 : @USA_Network

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"One of the few certain things in this world is uncertainty."

[Inc. @Inc]

Divide all your tasks and responsibilities into 4 priority levels. @entrylevelrebel https://t.co/Rsa8zlkTS7

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NEW RULES!
"They could afford the fine. They couldn't afford the bad publicity."

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I CALLED THIS FINDING THE OTHER GORILLA
"If you have a client in public trouble for some wrongdoing, one tactic might be to find others more culpable and attempt to make those companies the subject of the story, diverting public attention from your own."

[Financial Post @financialpost]

Howard Levitt: Why a good lawyer never ignores the court of public opinion https://t.co/RHiUFrAyt2

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Good suggestions here. INFLUENCE by Cialdini has been my go to for years.

[Daniel Murray @Dmurr68]

All marketing degrees should require psychology and consumer behavior classes.

Until that happens...

Here 11 books on psychology every marketer should read:

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COMMUNICATION

[Inc. @Inc]

The 3 keys to success: Your ability to speak. Your ability to write. The quality of your ideas. https://t.co/UCVGboEpxa

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GREAT REPORTER
I was in Moncton for McCain family court case and worked with Paul to get majority shareholders' story across and then afterward. Great file to work on.

[Sean Silcoff @SeanSilcoff]

A House Divided by @pwaldieGLOBE about the rise and split of the McCain french fry family remains my all-time favorite Canadian business book. Michael McCain steps down as CEO of Maple Leaf Foods /via @globeandmail https://t.co/iG4NXEfPcL

[Bob Sutton @work_matters]

“When you do the maths and realize that a one-hour meeting for eight people equals one full business day, along with serious costs associated with that for a business, these shorter, more focused meetings are a no brainer" #frictionproject @rbhinds https://t.co/1xny4wT2aF