I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
I was speaking with two smart young EU political consultants. It was interesting to hear what they thought they needed to know to be good at their job. Lobbyists don’t go through the mandatory vocational training lawyers do, nor the apprenticeship. That’s a shame. A friend went through the apprenticeship of a Magic Circle law … Read more
A rare gift I’ve had the privilege to work for a few people who you stick in a meeting with a civil servant or politician with little preparation. This small cadre knew how to present the case, read the room, and respond to obvious and challenging questions. These few were not born with a gift … Read more
I’ve just bought myself out of purgatory for a few years. I’ve tried to find evidence in positions papers published in Brussels. I’ve not looked at position papers from clients. Most read like acclimations of faith of a small cult and in a language that is unique to the cult. It was a near evidence-free … Read more
Is your writing hard to understand or says nothing at all? Do you want to save the reader time and increase their understanding? Does your reader walk away like they’ve tried to decode something? If so, here are some books to help you become a better writer. Revising Prose by Richard A. Lanham (Link) … Read more