Tag Archives: Media Skills

Did This CEO Hit the Sweet Spot?

By Connie Dieken | Published: January 17, 2010
Executive communication coach Connie Dieken critiques a video interview of Kraft CEO Irene Rosenfeld, sharing two tips to help all executives come across better and prevent undermining their own influence.
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Credibility Smackdown

By Connie Dieken | Published: March 19, 2009
Connie outlines why Jim Cramer went down in flames on Jon Stewart's "The Daily Show." She explains the essentials of a successful media appearance and details why many leaders are making the same mistakes as Cramer in their presentations and other high-profile communications.
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National Security and the Phone Book

By Connie Dieken | Published: December 2, 2008
As I watched President-Elect Obama’s news conference announcing his national security team nominees this morning, it reminded me of why I sat on a phone book behind the anchor desk. Let me explain why I boosted my butt on a book first, and then I’ll link it to today’s news conference and your executive presence. In 20 [...]
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