Tag: speech

Mindful Speech, Using Your Words to Help and Not Harm

When we want our kids to express themselves in ways other than tantrumming or throwing peas at the dog, we say “Use your words.” But I often wonder, do adults really know how to use our words skillfully, in ways that help and don’t harm? This morning I was on a train listening to a mother…


Most Political Olympics Ever? Why China Always Politicizes Everything, Explained

China is making the Olympics political—meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin and accusing the United States of sabotage, while at the same time trying to spy on athletes. The U.N. and its human rights councils are slow-walking reports and visits after the Olympics. So how do we interpret China’s goal in all this? Perhaps secret speeches…


Northern Territory CLP Vice-President Reprimanded Over Anti-Mandate Rally Speech

Country Liberal Party (CLP) vice-president Jed Hansen has been reprimanded by party president Jamie Di Brenni over a speech he made at an anti-vaccine mandate rally in Darwin on Jan.22. Hansen told NT News that Di Brenni spoke to him about his giving the impression that his personal opinion was representative of others in the…


Twitter Loses Online Hate Speech Court Battle in France

PARIS—Twitter must disclose details on what it does to tackle hate speech online in France, the Paris appeals court ruled on Thursday, handing a win to advocacy groups that say the social network does not do enough. The decision provides ammunition to campaigners elsewhere in Europe who want tougher controls to prevent the spread of…


Little Boy Gives Inspirational Message About the Importance of Reading

What a little scholar we have right here!


Groom’s Autistic Brother Leaves Guests in Tears and Stitches as He Delivers Best Man Speech

A best man speech that was given by an Iowa groom’s autistic brother left the wedding guests in tears as well as stitches. Sam Waldron, 23, announced to a room of 170 guests how his brother Jonah, 27, is his “hero” and has “never looked down” on him. A tear-jerking video of the speech, which…


The Secret Behind the Best Steve Jobs Speech: Why Does It Work so Well?

By Francisco García Pimentel What makes a speech effective, powerful, and inspiring? We start with one of the great modern ones: Steve Jobs, founder of Apple and Pixar, communication genius, geek guru, and turtleneck enthusiast. Despite the fact that its product introductions are legendary in their own right (the iPod in 2004 broke three different industries), Stanford’s commencement…


7-Year-Old Boy Delivers the Most Terrific Best-Man Speech

This young man will make you laugh and cry at the same time. What a beautiful and hilarious speech!


Stocks Return to Records on Wall Street Following Fed Speech

NEW YORK—Stocks are returning to records on Wall Street Friday after the head of the Federal Reserve said it’s still likely a ways away from raising interest rates, even if it does begin dialing back its support for the economy later this year. The S&P 500 was 0.7 percent higher at 4,502 in midday trading…


Who Made Larry Elder the Man He Is Today? | Larry Elder

In this episode, Larry had the opportunity to speak at GodSpeak Calvary Chapel Church located in Thousand Oaks, California. Larry shares personal anecdotes about his family’s history and goes in-depth about his father’s story. Larry also shares the secret to success in America and how anyone can succeed. Follow EpochTV on Facebook and Twitter “The…