President Obama has clearly embraced the new world of the Presidency 2.0, with his transparency, pop culture appearances, and brand-driven approach. But is his well-publicized image riding for a fall? I've written before about Obama's brand here on the Executive Resume Branding Blog in Obama: A …
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Obama: A Rebirth of the Cool and Return to Intelligible Speech At the Top
Have you heard the collective sigh of relief? Have people told you they suddenly feel lighter and comforted by Obama’s move into leadership? A friend swore to me yesterday that her blood pressure recently dropped to a healthy level, after an 8-year dangerous high. Stand-up comedians are …
Obama and McCain’s Campaigns Get Limericked
Talk about personal brands being scrutinized and put through the wringer, the Washington Post just concluded its annual PostPartisan "Tell-the-Campaign-in-a-Limerick Contest", and out of 300 entries, the winners are in. As a professional wordsmith who appreciates clever turns of phrases that …