Tag Archives: Ernest Hemingway

The Potent Simplicity of Donald Trump

Posted on 04/03/2016 by John Zimmer

As election year 2016 rolls along in the United States, we can no longer ignore the very real possibility that Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee for President. I did not think that American politics could get much more bizarre, … Continue reading →

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Lose the jargon

Posted on 02/11/2015 by John Zimmer

One of the podcasts that I listen to regularly is The Good Life Project hosted by Jonathan Fields. The Good Life Project is “a global movement that inspires, educates, connects and supports mission-driven individuals in the quest to live better, more engaged, connected … Continue reading →

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 22) – Ernest Hemingway

Posted on 11/03/2010 by John Zimmer

“Poor Faulkner. Does he really think big emotions come from big words? He thinks I don’t know the ten-dollar words. I know them all right. But there are older and simpler and better words, and those are the ones I … Continue reading →

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Making it Stick: Be Concrete

Posted on 24/09/2009 by John Zimmer

This is Part 4 of a seven-part series on making speeches and presentations memorable.  It is based on the book “Made to Stick” by Chip and Dan Heath. Today I want to talk to you about planned initiatives to streamline … Continue reading →

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