I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
A short selection of my some of the books that I think are the best in their area. Campaigning Chris Rose and Saul Alinsky are bibles. Luntz and Lakoff help you think better and differently. Issenberg shows your power of technology for campaigns. Influence Cialdini’s work on influencing is a most read. You’ll … Read more
A lot of people – both NGOs and Industry – get surprised when officials and politicians don’t agree with them. The impression of many lobbyists is that when they, or their client, meet an official or politician, they will be so convincing, through a combination of their physical presence and persuasive oratory, that the official/politician … Read more
After reading Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations and Ryan Holiday’s Right Thing, Right Now, I wanted to see how the virtues of the stoics could be applied to the life of a lobbyist. Below is a checklist: Practice Moderation, Practice Temperance. Be Fair. Act Honesty. Act with integrity. Keep promises. Keep confidences. Follow up. Keep your word. … Read more