Have you ever thought, “I know this topic inside and out—I don’t need to prepare”? It’s true—you may be deeply versed in your subject matter. But the more you know, the easier it is to get lost in details that an audience can’t easily absorb. Or maybe you’re the opposite: a perfectionist who overprepares. You spend […]
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This week, President Trump had a back-and-forth with CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins. Unhappy with the direction of her questions, he got personal, saying, “You are the worst reporter,” and “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a smile on your face.” Trump is no stranger to insults. Whether it’s assigning nicknames to political opponents (Pocahontas, Little Marco), attacking reporters (telling former […]
In confirmation hearings and high-profile committee hearings, “yes or no” questions aren’t about clarity—they’re about control. And they’re almost always a trap. When you comply, you hand the questioner three strategic wins: You lose nuance. Complex issues get flattened, and you’re boxed into an answer that doesn’t reflect reality. You invite rapid-fire follow-ups. Short answers allow the […]
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One week and a day after President Trump’s inauguration, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took her place behind the podium in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. There was a lot of anticipation as being press secretary is a tough role, she is the youngest to occupy the role, and President Trump hit the ground […]
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After four days of RNC Convention speeches, one thing is true—professional wrestling has produced some of the most dynamic speakers in the country. Hulk Hogan gave one of the more memorable speeches of the evening, and not just because he ripped his clothes off to reveal a Trump/Vance ’24 t-shirt underneath. (DMG does not recommend […]
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Prepping for Interviews
Have you ever thought, “I know this topic inside and out—I don’t need to prepare”? It’s true—you may be deeply versed in your subject matter. But the more you know, the easier it is to get lost in details that an audience can’t easily absorb. Or maybe you’re the opposite: a perfectionist who overprepares. You spend […]
Do Insults Work?
This week, President Trump had a back-and-forth with CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins. Unhappy with the direction of her questions, he got personal, saying, “You are the worst reporter,” and “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a smile on your face.” Trump is no stranger to insults. Whether it’s assigning nicknames to political opponents (Pocahontas, Little Marco), attacking reporters (telling former […]
“Yes or No” Is Always a Trap
In confirmation hearings and high-profile committee hearings, “yes or no” questions aren’t about clarity—they’re about control. And they’re almost always a trap. When you comply, you hand the questioner three strategic wins: You lose nuance. Complex issues get flattened, and you’re boxed into an answer that doesn’t reflect reality. You invite rapid-fire follow-ups. Short answers allow the […]
MasterClass by Karoline Leavitt
One week and a day after President Trump’s inauguration, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took her place behind the podium in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. There was a lot of anticipation as being press secretary is a tough role, she is the youngest to occupy the role, and President Trump hit the ground […]
What We Can Learn From Hulk Hogan
After four days of RNC Convention speeches, one thing is true—professional wrestling has produced some of the most dynamic speakers in the country. Hulk Hogan gave one of the more memorable speeches of the evening, and not just because he ripped his clothes off to reveal a Trump/Vance ’24 t-shirt underneath. (DMG does not recommend […]