by Joshua Anumolu | Dec 30, 2017 | Communication/Rhetoric, Strategy
“A few years ago, a university professor tried a little experiment. He sent Christmas cards to a sample of perfect strangers. Although he expected some reaction, the response he received was amazing—holiday cards addressed to him came pouring back from people who had...
by Joshua Anumolu | Oct 4, 2017 | Coaching, Communication/Rhetoric, Strategy
In 2010, Domino’s Pizza company was unquestionably on the decline; beset by complaints that their pizza crusts tasted like cardboard, the company’s stock lowered to the same price as a pizza. Today, Domino’s is the second-largest pizza chain in the world, with more...
by Joshua Anumolu | Sep 8, 2017 | Coaching, From Novice to Intermediate
Recently, I have been thinking more and more about how the skills we learn in formal rhetoric (i.e. debate) transcend the lectern into real-life. Primary among these skills is the ability to market an idea. Whether you realize it or not, we are constantly marketing...
by Joshua Anumolu | Jun 23, 2017 | Soapbox
After competing recently at NCFCA Nationals, I am filled with regret about all the mistakes I made and all the things I “could have” done better. Life is filled with regret. We constantly make decisions that we later wish we didn’t make. With a mixture of nostalgia...
by Joshua Anumolu | May 16, 2017 | Coaching, Debate Rounds
In my last post, we covered that in order to be effective communicators, not only must we cater to the audience’s mind, but to the audience’s heart. Let’s apply this to a specific example: fairness. In short, not only must you win the flow, you must win on...
