In a speech today at Fresno State University, John McCain proposed a $300 million government prize for the development of an alternative car battery. He called for a more efficient and affordable battery than those currently powering ...READ»
Notice that I did not indicate whether business was BIG or small. Of the three front runners - Obama, Clinton and McCain - currently in the presidential race for their party's nomination, who will be the "President for ...READ»
Why do 58% of respondents in the October 15, 2008 CNN poll think that Senator Barack Obama won the third presidential debate held that same day with Senator John McCain?
In my book, Say It Like Obama: the Power of Speaking ...READ»
In the past few weeks, I’ve heard a lot about aging and ageism in the workplace. But it took reading some comments on an article I found to doing research on the candidates in Politico.com entitled, “John McCain doesn’t work ...READ»
In the final Presidential debate, John McCain demonstrated "fearful aggression." This triggers a reaction in viewers’ mirror neurons, compelling them to feel their own feel fearful aggression.READ»
The New York Times wrote a cover story, "Rivals' Visions Differ on Unleashing Innovation", last Friday that compared the budgetary impacts of the Presidential candidates' technology and innovation policies.
Using ...READ»
As most leadership consultants do, I have been watching the campaign in earnest to learn what I can about formulas for success. The more I watch the ending of the McCain campaign, the more clear it becomes as to why this campaign ...READ»
The New York Times published an article today about the lack of transparency in regards to the presidential candidates' health. Will people care, giving this the attention that the health of Steve Jobs received? Or will public apathy encourage both campaigns to remain tight-lipped?READ»
In an endorsement that will not be welcomed by Mr McCain's flagging campaign, the group said that if al-Qaeda wants to exhaust the USmilitarily and economically, the "impetuous" Republican presidential candidate is the ...READ»
It’s hard to believe, but after a long hard campaign the election is almost here finally, just a few days away. What will the results of the election mean for the green economy? Both Barack Obama and John McCain have said they ...READ»
If you had the ability to ask John McCain and Barack Obama just one question, what would it be? Would you query them about their economic policy? The War in Iraq? Education? Taxes?
Even with all the accusations of media bias ...READ»
Barak Obama has charisma, and is very intelligent. I am concerned about the entire package he would bring to the Whitehouse.
John McCain has been tested in the field of battle, and in Washington. He is also intelligent, ...READ»
Welcome to my 3rd annual blog on communication faux pas. This year, political communication dominated, showing some of the best and worst in human communication. Of course, business communicators wouldn't be left out and gave the ...READ»
Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?
Every four years, the country is over-run with political ads from presidential hopefuls, and for the most part, they are aggressive, in-your-face and pushing the limits of the truth....all ...READ»
U.S. Marshall escorting James Meredith to class at Ole Miss in 1962
I will be watching tonight's debate knowing just how historical this event truly is.
Oh and gee, glad to know John McCain has decided to ...READ»
The UFC has evolved considerably since the late 1990s, when Senator John McCain likened its battles to "human cockfighting."
Today, the professional mixed-martial-arts league discourages "eye
gouging of any kind," "stomping a ...READ»
A political pundit is a thankless job - when you're right it was obvious and when you're wrong everyone points a fickle finger at you.
But unlike a weatherman, who studies meteorology, science and maybe broadcasting communications, ...READ»
I just have to rant a little about politics.
It does not take a rocket scientist to understand that if what you are doing isn't working anymore, you need to make a change.
That's true in business -- if your product isn't ...READ»
It's not just Project Runway contestants that hope to get into Young Hollywood's good graces: If The White House Correspondents' Dinner this year was any indication (The Hills' villains Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt were among ...READ»
Harvard prof John Kotter is one of the foremost authorities on change leadership. I thought it would be interesting to apply Kotter’s eight-step process for implementing successful transformation to our two candidates for ...READ»
Symbolism is important for driving cultural change. Within this presidential campaign, there have been many powerful symbolic conversations and actions related to work+life fit. For the first time:
The male and female ...READ»
Given the historic U.S. Presidential election that is now only hours away, I thought it appropriate to take a cursory look at how Senators John McCain and Barack Obama view invention, entrepreneurship, and specifically innovations ...READ»
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation has been tracking Barack Obama and John McCain's positions on innovation and technology policy for some months. In September, ITIF released a report Comparing the Candidates' ...READ»
