Say More, Jen Psaki

 

Say More:  Lessons from work, the white house, and the world by Jen Psaki

Started: August 16, 2024
Completed: August 18, 2024
Recommendation: Highly Recommended
Recommended By: Nobody, I really enjoyed her press conferences

Review:

Psaki was such a breath of fresh air in the White House briefing room, I simply cannot describe how important her appearance there was.  In addition, her deft handling of Steve Doocy was wonderful.  I was so very impressed that when I read she had a book coming, I immediately put in for it at the library (after about 45 other people had already had the same idea).  Her quick little book is approachable and focuses on communications strategy using vignettes from her time at the white house, state department, and home.  I enjoyed it though I have no plans to become an interviewer or do press relations. 

Can You Hear Me?, Nick Morgan

Can you Hear Me?  How to connect with people in a virtual world by Nick Morgan is a book recommended to me by my wife who thought I might find it helpful while teleworking.

Started: 3/21/2019

Completed: 3/25/2019

Recommendation: Not Recommended

Recommended By:  My wife

Review:

Nick Morgan might be a genius.  He might not.  His recommendations on how to run a virtual meeting cannot possibly work.  I'm lousy with people, but even I can see that pressing people to answer how they are feeling at the beginning of every meeting cannot possibly be a good idea.  I wonder if people who work with Mr. Morgan feels he comes off creepy, but just can't tell him directly.  Alternatively, maybe he is so incredibly charismatic that he can personally say anything and his meetings run fine.  I'm quite certain, however, that if I implemented his suggestions mine would not.  Not recommended.