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From Cleveland to Chief of Protocol: Lessons on Diplomacy, Protocol, and Soft Power

Friday, July 24th, 2020
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Add to Calendar: Add to Calendar: 2020-07-24 12:30:00 2020-07-24 13:30:00 From Cleveland to Chief of Protocol: Lessons on Diplomacy, Protocol, and Soft Power Event Description Ambassador Capricia Penavic Marshall ('90), a first-generation American of Mexican and Croatian descent has spent two decades laying the groundwork for successful diplomacy between heads of state around the world. Through her time serving as chief of protocol for President Barack Obama and social secretary to President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton, Ambassador Marshall learned the importance of diplomacy and etiquette – from the international stage to everyday life. She outlines these lessons in her new book, Protocol: The Power of Diplomacy and How to Make It Work for You. Now, as the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, it's apparent that international cooperation and successful diplomacy are more critical than ever. How does protocol impact the ability for decision-makers to move into consensus, especially as we adapt to a virtual world? How should world leaders navigate the intersection of governing and humanity in times of crisis? The forum will be live on 90.3 WCPN and livestreamed on the City Club website beginning at 12:30 p.m. Want to read the book? Buy local! Mac's Backs, Loganberry Books, and Visible Voice are accepting and fulfilling online orders. School of Law School of Law America/New_York public

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Event Description

Ambassador Capricia Penavic Marshall ('90), a first-generation American of Mexican and Croatian descent has spent two decades laying the groundwork for successful diplomacy between heads of state around the world. Through her time serving as chief of protocol for President Barack Obama and social secretary to President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton, Ambassador Marshall learned the importance of diplomacy and etiquette – from the international stage to everyday life. She outlines these lessons in her new book, Protocol: The Power of Diplomacy and How to Make It Work for You.

Now, as the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, it's apparent that international cooperation and successful diplomacy are more critical than ever. How does protocol impact the ability for decision-makers to move into consensus, especially as we adapt to a virtual world? How should world leaders navigate the intersection of governing and humanity in times of crisis?

The forum will be live on 90.3 WCPN and beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Want to read the book? Buy local! , , and  are accepting and fulfilling online orders.

Capricia Penavic Marshall

Capricia Penavic Marshall, President and CEO, Global Engagement Strategies; Ambassador-in-Residence, Atlantic Council; former Chief of Protocol of the United States; and author, "Protocol: The Power of Diplomacy and How to Make It Work for You"