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NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

The NCSL Video Resource Center is a collection of recorded webinars accessible for on-demand learning.

Professional Skills

Speaking with Authority

Learn to increase self-awareness and personal brand when communicating daily. Whether you are a legislator headed into session or a legislative staffer gearing up for January, we all need to be concise, clear and credible. Ditch those phrases and words that undermine your authority, and replace them with words that have impact making you the expert. Speakers include communications expert Catherine Johns.

Produced by: YNP

Legislative Staff Training Programs: A Look at Diverse Approaches Across the Nation

Learn from representatives from three states who talk about their staff training programs. All presenters share the impetus and history of their state’s staff training program, problems encountered along the way and any changes made and advice for other states.

Produced by: LRL

Tools for Management Coaching

Legislative staff who supervise others will learn from this intro to coaching and the tools for shifting the focus of interactions with others.

Produced by: LSCC

The Power of Podcasting

Cutting through the noise to reach constituents can be challenging. As technology continues to transform how we communicate, podcasts have exploded onto the scene as a great tool for engaging audiences. Learn best practices for podcasting, from how to decide on topics and conduct interviews to the nuts and bolts of equipment and software.

Produced by: LINCS

Courteous and Effective Communication: Social Media and Email

Today, email is our primary form of communication, and social media provides an easy, effective and inexpensive outreach tool. However, the immediate nature of email and social media places a special obligation on legislators and legislative staff.

Produced by: LSCC
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