Top Ten Political Movies
In 2008, Entertainment Weekly set out to identify some of the best-loved political films of all time. Here are the top 10 picks, with each film’s primary star.
Continue readingOn This Historic Day
This day belongs to the world. Without the good wishes, positive thoughts and fervent hopes of the whole world this day would have never happened. For that, America thanks you.
Continue readingDavid Frost & Richard Nixon – Power of Ambition
Frost/Nixon is an epic battle between two Power of Ambition characters.
Continue readingFear in Politics, Life, and Storytelling
In my Character Map workshops I talk a lot about fear. This article from the Huffington Post makes a clear statements about fear in politics, everyday life and storytelling. It is a wonderful summary of the discussion of fear I have with my workshop participants.
Continue readingBarack Obama – Three Factors of Character Type
I’ve written extensively on the differences in Character Type between John McCain and Barack Obama. Both candidates’ response to the recent American financial crisis is further revealing of all aspects of their Character Types.
Continue readingMcCain and Obama: Character Consistency in Storytelling
#ThinkpieceThursday – The Presidential election is an opportunity to see two Character Types play their roles on the world stage.
Continue readingJohn McCain – Three Factors of Character Type
The same tactics and approach can create totally dissimilar strengths and weaknesses, problems and opportunities because the two characters view the world so differently.
Continue readingJohn McCain – Power of Idealism
In watching the grand drama of the American election play out, it’s interesting to look at the candidates’ Character Type. John McCain is a classic Power of Idealism character.
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