The Art of Diplomacy

August 20, 2014

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I’m a Sagittarian; and in astrology, we’re known to be pretty blunt. This isn’t a cop out for my being blunt,…

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Personal Emails Are a True Path

August 13, 2014

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PR 101 I don’t get as many comments on my wine blog as I do personal Emails… Why I don’t get…

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Speaker trepidation is pretty common when it comes to wine writers + some advice

February 20, 2013

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Winemaker trepidation is pretty common when it comes to wine writers Working with tons of winemakers, through my 20 years of…

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Putting your best foot forward, while delivering a great wine presentation

January 20, 2013

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Glossophobia, the  abnormal fear of public speaking or trying to speak, comes from the Greek words: γλῶσσα ~ glōssa, meaning tongue φόβος ~…

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Lisa Mattson Receives the 2012 Diaz Communications Innovator of the Year Award

November 1, 2012

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Each year, since 2009, Jose and I not only watch who’s a leading innovator, but we also feel, as seasoned veterans,…

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