When average is extraordinary

I can only imagine today how the PR flacks in the Obama administration are smiling today.  This is a president that seems to innately have the ability to think on his feet, speak authoritatively no matter what the topic, and convincingly deliver a speech that will leave some with goosebumps because of his delivery.  

No doubt he has had some training, and will continue to get PR advice during his administration.  But, sometimes, that innate quality of being an exceptional orator cannot be taught, it comes from within.  

This of course, is going to make the lives of the PR people on staff so much easier.  And, it might make for a more boring experience for all the press corps that liked to pick on former President Bush's misgivings at press briefings. What will they do? 

Yesterday during his inaugural speech, it was an historical moment for many reasons that we all know.  For Obama, it was a typical speech. However, it was one of the most anticipated speeches to come down the pike in recent history. Yet, "typical" for Obama, is exceptional to all others.  

I would have to agree with TJ Walker's analysis of the speech in that he didn't have that zinger of a sound bite as in JFK's "Ask not..." - but the speech was compelling enough especially because of his confident delivery. If there was one criticism, I do concur with TJ Walker that he looked back and forth too swiftly during his speech.  He should have paused on each side just a little more.

The speech now has it's place in history. The inaugural festivities are over and the real work has begun.  

Let's just hope that the authority conveyed behind Obama's exceptional speech, translates to real results amongst some very difficult circumstances.  

Comments

[paul jaramad]

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And according to this article, I totally agree with your opinion, but only this time! :)