Monthly Archives: September 2022
Persuading Policymakers
Congress may be about to grind to a halt with election season in full bloom. However, that doesn’t mean policymaking stops. Ample opportunities exist to appear as a witness not only before Congress, but before your state legislature, a regulatory body that holds sway over your industry, city council, zoning board, or any number of […]
Learning by Listening
Some people like to sharpen their skills through sessions with experts. Some by reading. Some by listening. My belief in consumer choice leads me to offer guidance in a variety of ways. I’ve had the pleasure to work with more than 5500 professionals during my career. I’ve authored four books that shed light on various […]
New Podcast Reveals the Truth About Public Speaking
As I mentioned in last week’s 25th anniversary post, there’s a new podcast on the horizon. It’s my first venture into the medium, so I hope you’ll share your constructive criticism with me. The Rationale Behind a New Program The intent is to put you front and center when you’re front and center with the […]
Celebrating a Silver Anniversary
A few days ago I observed the 25th anniversary of Barks Communications. This seems as good a time as any to take a step back and assess where to go from here. Thank Yous Galore First, a look in the rearview mirror by offering my thanks to and respect for fellow communications training consultants with […]
C-suite Blueprint 
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