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Three Gems from 2024 Commencement Speeches

Let’s celebrate messages we can all embrace

Communication Wonders and Blunders - Volume 2

Which communication moments stood out this month?

communication, Creativity, Advertising, inspiration, Leadership, Learning, Marketing, pop culture, social media, UK, USA, women, Writingbeth CollierApril 23, 2024communication, crisis communication, E Jean Carroll, New York Magazine, headlines, sexism, Donald Trump, Rishi Sunak, Rwanda, asylum seekers, Piers Morgan, journalists, tone deaf, Lyft, earnings report, typo, Bloomberg, David Risher, CEO, CEO communication, Wendy's, dynamic pricing, surge pricing, Froot Loops, Kelloggs, cereal for dinner, Frosted Flakes, leadershi, leadership, Tony's Chocolonely, lawyers, farmers, fair trade, creative, creative communication, creativity, campaigns, communication campaigns, advertising, marketing, Wonka Experiecne, Wonk Experience, AI, AI imagery, AI script, Air Canda, Air Canada, chatbot, lawsuit, Tribunal, Canada, written communication, words matter, LW Theatres, email communication, customer communication, customer experience, US Pentagon, Patrick Ryder, Department of Defense, US government, press conference, Taylor Swift, Japan, Japan Embassy, humor, fun James Bond, Super Bowl, West Wing, time change, time zone

That's One Way to Get Attention...

A singer reminds us this week why words - and self-awareness - matter.

beth CollierNovember 22, 2023Cliff Richard, Paula Abdul, Elvis Presley, Alison Hammond, Sarah Ferguson, Weight Watchers, diet, fatshaming, fatphobia, cruel, communication, words matter, music, icons, judgmental, shallow, This Morning, UK, interviews, morning programmes, TV, interview, meet Elvis

Is this apology worth $78?

David Brooks is (almost) sorry.

beth CollierSeptember 25, 2023David Brooks, New York Times, Newark, cheeseburger in paradise, journalism, truth, accuracy in reporting, misleading writing, tweets, twitter, x, apology, bad apology, words matter, David Brooks lies, David Brooks misleads, David Brooks apologizes

Lego's Not Gone "Woke"

They are listening - and responding - to their customers.

communication, Curiosity, kindness, Leadership, Learning, pop culture, working mothersbeth CollierFebruary 27, 2023diversity, inclusion, belonging, woke, Lego, kids, working mother, working parents, Rihanna, Fenty Beauty, Leicester Square, Creed, Lego Store, birthday, fun, family, words matter, communication, writing, The Telegraph, Fox News, kindness

How Mark Twain Can Make You a Stronger Communicator

The Right Word Can Make Your Message Perfect…

Take Responsibility.

Words are great. But they aren’t enough.

Loose Lips Lose Leo

Poor communication can cost you your career, your reputation, and …Leonardo DiCaprio?

The ONE thing that matters most when you’re giving a speech

There’s a lot of advice about public speaking.

But here’s what will really make a difference.

Is this sexist – or sloppy?

Diane Ladd deserved better.

A Tale of Two Layoffs

There’s no good way to do a layoff, but there is a better way…

The One Thing We Can Do to Make Social Media Better

It’s not that hard, and it can make a huge difference.

communication, kindness, Writing, social mediabeth CollierAugust 16, 2022communication, writing, LinkedIn, social media, bekind, words, words matter, twitter

Will the Real Chris Pratt Please Stand Up?

Chris Pratt’s latest interview has me wondering…

Stop Talking, Matt Damon

Matt Damon says people are paying more attention to words these days.

He needs to pay more attention to his.

beth CollierAugust 2, 2021communication, words matter, matt damon, hollywood, filmmaking, LGBT, diversity

A Crucial Communication Lesson from Supernatural

Last week a new kind of monster threatened the Dean and Sam Winchester - and the Supernatural Family.

The dreaded communication monster attacked - but Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki know how to defeat a monster or two.

Here’s what happened - and what we can learn from it...

communication, Writing, pop culturebeth CollierJune 30, 2021communication tips, communication, words matter, stakeholders, communication plan, hollywood, television, supernatural, supernatural family, jensen ackles, jared padalecki, the winchesters, pop culture, learning