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Scenario

When Congressional Testimony Becomes Political Theater

I testified before Congress last month about infrastructure needs and the representatives spent the entire hearing performing for cameras instead of listening and I realized my expertise was just a prop in their political theater.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The transformation of legislative oversight into performative politics can reduce expert testimony to a backdrop for political positioning.

Your guide for this
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Aurelius works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Government — Policy, Regulation & Public Affairs?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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