Bob Pickard
@BobPickard
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Principal @commsleadership • Public relations for leaders • PR career @ 🇺🇸🇨🇳🇯🇵🇨🇦🇰🇷🇸🇬 Battle-hardened geopolitical communicator • On the record ⚡️
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Joined December 2008
26 Ways to Identify Toxic Communication Purpose & Tone: 1. Designed to dominate, not dialogue. 2. Seeks destruction over construction. 3. Dismantles trust instead of building common ground. 4. Negativity is habitual; aggressive and attacking. 5. Demands loyalty instead of
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(Contrast Suzuki-san’s successful societal alignment to the diplomatic thuggery of Beijing’s ‘wolf warrior’ communist diplomats – or the abrasiveness and ignorance of MAGA American ambassadors such as Pete Hoekstra in Ottawa).
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The Japanese ambassador to the UK has earned remarkably positive publicity for his diplomatic flair, moxie, and zeal. His success seems to flow from emotional intelligence, communicative aplomb, and his ability to embody a reliable ally while personifying Japan’s national brand
Thank you, The Sunday Times, for lovely interview on myself and Paddington (Nov. 2, p31)👍😄
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"There are no private companies in China in the way that we understand the term; all of them must comply with the national intelligence law." An important article by @RishiSunak
https://t.co/uebmFcwzy0
thetimes.com
The deal does not mean a return to the old globalising order. Instead every country seeks whatever will make it indispensable in supply chains
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Canadians Mourn a Loss by Underdogs Who Brought a Nation Together https://t.co/22hpwYjcaV
nytimes.com
The Blue Jays, Canada’s only M.L.B. team, were a salve for a country hit by President Trump’s threats and tariffs. Then the Dodgers ended their thrilling postseason run.
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South Korean media took notice of Takaichi's "unprecedented" decision to bow in front of South Korea's flag at the beginning of her summit meeting with President Lee. Takaichi said in 2020 that both Japanese and foreign flags should be respected. https://t.co/YiCcT6ZVOw
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This refreshing rapport between the leaders of Japan and South Korea seems so promising, and is of considerable significance keeping in mind the rise of China and the importance of the alliance among free countries in Asia. Both Takaichi and Lee communicated masterfully on the
Lee pointed out that even he was viewed as an "anti-Japan" politician but changed that image once he assumed office. He said that he proposed meeting Takaichi next time in her home prefecture of Nara, which has similarities (ancient) with Busan. https://t.co/Mlj3zNlmFy
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Ego can come across so awkwardly revealing in media interviews.
18 years ago tonight, November 1, 2007, on CNN, Larry King accidentally introduced himself to Jerry Seinfeld’s ego. LK: So, you gave it (the show) up. JS: I gave it up. LK: So they didn't cancel you, YOU cancelled them? JS: You were not aware of this? https://t.co/ws1VkW4aDr
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This is also excellent leadership communication advice for the emollient and obsequious leaders of certain other countries.
I would like to remind Anutin that you are the Thai Prime Minister, the representative of Thailand, not an underling of China or America. When meeting the leaders of China or America, do not appear overly subservient... #Anutin #Thailand #China #XiJinping #America #Trump
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This is one country that knows how to methodically and strategically communicate with its talented expatriate diaspora around the world.
Always a highlight to meet overseas Singaporeans—feels like finding home abroad. Enjoyed catching up with our SG community in Seoul and hearing their inspiring stories. Heartened to see everyone doing well and being great ambassadors of our nation. Keep flying the flag high!
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The China bots are especially active recently, so here's a quick reminder that Russia's war machine would have collapsed long ago were it not for all the help Russia gets from China. Russia is really just China's proxy, which means it's really China that's waging war on Europe...
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An interesting if subtle intra-Asia communication signal — what’s respectful in one context can be controversial in another.
Prime Minister Takaichi bowed to the South Korean flag when she meet President Lee. It's a very nice show of respect, but if Ishiba had done this in front of cameras, it probably would have gone viral with nationalistic netizens criticizing him.
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Japan's new female Prime Minister, Takaichi Sanae, has become the center of attention on her first international meetings. https://t.co/FyNwqKlVeC
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Behind the niceties, the change in the balance of power between the two leaders was unmistakable https://t.co/6XoFU1wA9f
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Possibly the most preposterous social media post in the history of White House press secretaries.
When I first learned a toilet like that existed inside the White House, I was horrified President Trump is making the People’s House more elegant and beautiful for generations of Americans to come!
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The last time a Game 6 of the World Series was played in Toronto…
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Can Discord really be used for more than online gaming chat? Apparently it can help PR professionals as well! https://t.co/AhihU7ZOFG
prdaily.com
The app is popular with gamers — but its utility reaches far beyond.
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