Oct 2, 2018 | Communication, Editing, Effective Writing, Managing, Persuasion, Punctuation and Grammar
Managers and executives who want to motivate employees try various tactics: contests, free food, bonuses, and rousing speeches from a stage. But research shows that improving job performance can be as simple as explaining to them that their work has a meaningful...
Jul 2, 2018 | Communication, Resource
News Writing and Reporting: The Complete Guide for Today’s Journalist, by Christopher Scanlan. Why Business People Speak Like Idiots: A Bullfighter’s Guide, by B. Fugere & C. Hardaway. Filled with wisdom about clarity and the importance of avoiding...
Nov 8, 2017 | Communication
A psychologist says that we remember more when we handwrite because the brain has time to absorb the meaning. Business professionals and students are increasingly using laptops to take notes in meetings and classes, because it’s faster and because everyone is...
Jul 3, 2017 | Communication
Using text messaging as a communication tool in hiring might be practical, but remember that writing leaves an impression. A recent story in the Wall Street Journal said some companies are turning to texting to communicate with prospects, because it is more convenient...
May 2, 2017 | Communication
Being a good communicator is not just about speaking and writing; you also need to be an attentive listener. We assume we must have the ability to listen. After all, we have been listening to people since we were born, or at least, we think so. It’s more likely that...
Mar 16, 2016 | Communication, Editing, Effective Writing, Punctuation and Grammar
Dashes and hyphens look to be similar punctuation marks, but they play different roles. Knowing the difference can add clarity to your meaning. A dash sets off information that needs emphasis; a hyphen joins words that are used together to form an adjective. The dash...