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Portrait of Dennis Owens

Dennis Owens

Political Reporter

Dennis Owens is a distinguished political reporter with over 30 years of television broadcast experience and 15 Emmy Awards to his credit. His extensive experience covering political leadership and communication brings unique insights to leadership development at the Lincoln Leadership Institute.

Areas of Expertise

  • Political Communication
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Leadership Analysis
  • Media Relations

Education

  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Political Communication Studies
  • Media and Leadership Training

Professional Experience

  • 30+ years TV broadcast veteran
  • 15 Emmy Award winner
  • Political Reporter and Analyst
  • Leadership Communication Expert

Dennis Owens brings over three decades of broadcast journalism experience to the Lincoln Leadership Institute, with particular expertise in political leadership and communication. His 15 Emmy Awards reflect his excellence in analyzing and reporting on leadership in the political arena.

Communication Leadership Philosophy

Owens believes that effective leadership requires masterful communication skills, particularly the ability to convey complex messages clearly and authentically to diverse audiences. His approach emphasizes transparency, credibility, and the power of storytelling in leadership.

Key Contributions

  • Developing communication strategies for leaders
  • Analyzing political leadership styles and effectiveness
  • Creating media relations training for executives
  • Bringing real-world communication challenges to the classroom

Teaching Approach

His teaching methodology draws from decades of observing leaders in high-pressure situations, helping participants understand how communication can make or break leadership effectiveness. Students learn practical skills for media relations, public speaking, and crisis communication.