Political Communication Spotlight: Statesmanship - What Makes Someone Sound Like a National Leader?

What do we mean when we describe someone as statesmanlike? The term is often used to praise political leaders, but what qualities actually create the impression of statesmanship?In this special Political Communication Spotlight episode, Professor Stephen Coleman reflects on two contrasting approaches to leadership and considers how politicians communicate authority, judgement and public service.This episode explores political leadership, rhetoric, authority, public trust and the language of statesmanship.Presenter: ⁠Stephen Coleman⁠Producer: ⁠Carl HartleyWe'd love to hear from you. Share your thoughts, suggest topics to cover, or ask questions. Leave a comment below or visit ⁠⁠www.thesoundofpolitics.com⁠⁠. And if you like this podcast then please follow to be the first to hear when a new episode is released.The Sound of Politics is a podcast about political communication, political rhetoric, political leadership, democracy, public opinion and the language of politics. Hosted by Professor Stephen Coleman, each episode explores how politics is communicated and how citizens can better understand it.(PIC: Episode thumb nail created with A.I.)