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Barack Obama

How to be a world-changing communicator

by jmarshallroberts on January 18, 2011

In this video I discuss the difference between ‘horizontal’ and ‘vertical’ perception — and show  how understanding this distinction is critical for being a game-changing communicator like  MLK, Jr, Steve Jobs, Bill Clinton, etc. Has made all the difference in my careers as an author and speaker.   Give yourself a few minutes to enjoy–and [...]

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Global-mindedness through empathy

by jmarshallroberts on January 14, 2011

If you haven’t seen this video yet yet, you have to check it out!
Empathy scholar Jeremy Rifkin and RSA team up to tell a wonderfully entertaining tale about the hidden psychological challenge (empathy) that underlies today’s most pressing global issues.
For those of you who are familiar with worldview science, you’ll recognize that his story of [...]

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The (secret) anatomy of Obama's revolution

by jmarshallroberts on November 5, 2008

Throughout the past year it’s been amusing, heart-warming, and often irksome to hear political pundits waxing philosophical about Obama’s revolutionary presidential campaign.  What is inspiration?  Can it be trusted?  Why should we buy into lofty rhetoric from a fresh faced idealist?  Why did I just get a tingle up my leg?Â
Obama has ascended to the presidency in [...]

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Obama hearts Einstein 4ever

by jmarshallroberts on September 20, 2008

 Why do people always get their proverbial panties in a wad over Barack Obama’s ability to inspire? It seems they either try to elevate him to the status of an immortal god sent to earth to save us all, or they become cynical naysayers who strive to debunk his eloquence as trickery from an empty [...]

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