By the Author of WANTED: Eight Critical Skills You Need To Succeed!
Conspiracy theories have been around for a long time and proponents of such theories use the critical skills to imbed such theories in the minds of willing listeners. Conspiracy theories can lead and have led to disastrous consequences – and we all should be aware of their existence and how they work. The Oxford English […]
Read More…There are two important needs in any political campaign: What is your “message”; and How do you communicate that message? First of all, What is your “Message.” A politician must craft a message about what he/she is all about, what he/she stands for, and a conglomeration of short descriptions of the issues and solutions that […]
Read More…Here are some tips for cable show hosts. Think about a conclusion that your rabid followers will want to hear. Make sure that this conclusion reinforces their preconceived notions. Start your discussion by listing some “facts” that will lead your followers to your conclusion. It doesn’t make any difference if the “facts” you use are […]
Read More…How to be an effective political communicator in politics: • Twist (or ignore) the truth of any hypothesis or premise. • Use a pre-conceived conclusion as a premise to draw whatever other conclusion you want. (BTW – this is a completely invalid way to use logic – but it works.) • Discredit those with whom […]
Read More…A communications technique that is often used – to great effect – is the practice of telling deliberate lies. Telling them persuasively is an art which many people – often in responsible positions – often practice. Lying influences other Critical Skills – particularly the Information and Analysis skills. Lying serves a purpose that gets a […]
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