Both men nodded their heads while listening to the moderator. Executives should nod their head slightly when listening to a reporter’s question.
Candidates looked and listened to each other while the other spoke. That’s better than looking down while taking notes.
A foreign policy debate should remind executives that when discussing complex issues, focus on headlines and don’t go too deep into details.
Both men tried to bridge back to the economy. Businesses should try practicing bridging to key messages no matter the question.
Obama says this is not a game of battleship. Businesses can use simple phrases to help people relate to complicated issues.
Obama used stories and experiences to personalize the foreign policy debate. He told the story of a medic to help personalize the Afghanistan situation and its effects on our country.
Romney used his hands when talking about China trade. Executives should use their hands to visually drive home points.
